Ankle socks made using the sock tube method - surprised/delighted at the yarn's pattern. I made a long tube on my CSM then divided the tube into six shorter tubes. The ankle/cuff/heel are made out of a silk yarn I found at the makerspace. Feels really lovely. Four more socks to go. #csmknitting

Vibes from the city #bloomscrolling

This morning the robins waited impatiently for me to finish watering the garden so they could swoop down to hunt worms. These are bean vines finding their way up the support strings. #gardenthoughts

Gotta love that midwestern sense of humor.

They laughed at Barack HUSSEIN Obama for being dumb enough to give them $1.7 billion dollars, but they respect Mr. Super President Trump for giving them $300 billion dollars, they respect him so much

When you buy plants from the middle school plant sale.

Luckily there was one undecorated thermos left in the house for @bayleejae.bsky.social stickers from the froggy chaos collection.

Thoughts from the city - pride edition. Photo 1: window display from Up Six Vintage, photo 2: Ladies Who Latte art from Dogwood Coffee, photo 3: Cargo Bike with the best use of asterisk in a marketing campaign #pridemonth

Be honest. If you were at my house and I served you tea in this cup, how would you feel? Cup was on sale at a local coffee shop #coffeethoughts

I have questions.

This month's writing newsletter is actually about gardening. (Anyone else watching "This is a gardening show"? I recommend it.) #gardenthoughts buttondown.com/megancarney/...

Coffee shop blossoms - my favorite coffee shops have real plants. I know it's work. But fake flora doesn't have the same vibes. #bloomscrolling

Is it too early to plant beans? Probably a little. But I did anyway. I also mixed all the seeds up so I'll end up with a wall of vines with colors scattered everywhere. Hopefully. No guarantees in gardening. #gardeningthoughts

Remember those gold Trump Mobile phones that the Trump family started selling in June 2025? After updating the terms on the Trump mobile site to say "no guarantee of release, delivery", Trump Mobile is claiming "the phones are in the mail."

More spring blossoms in Saint Paul. In the right light, these flowers look like they're sparkling because of the bright yellow spots in the center. #bloomscrolling

Thoughts from the Twin Cities this weekend - a very cool print with an illustrated neighborhood: "When you know your neighbor, fascism cracks." #nokings (1/3)

Airline ticket prices are surging. A major culprit? Rising jet fuel costs due to Trump's Iran war. But there's also the underlying concentration in the industry. Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today. Less competition makes it easier for the biggest players to price-gouge.

Only this administration would try to argue a war is over when there are still missiles flying. I thought they reached peak ridiculousness when they said the conflict was over because there was a ceasefire in place. When the ceasefire wasn't even holding. #nokings www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/u...

Please enjoy this picture of a baby bunny among scattered crabapple blossoms. #bloomscrolling

I went on a #randomlibrarywalk the other day and found this book on #aerialphotography I was struck by the before/after war images. Especially how small the bomb looks before it lands vs how much damage you know it can do. Other photo here is a network of tracks to the "Tree of Life". (2/2)

#aerialphotography book thoughts: I especially love the pigeon photo with the pigeon's wings in frame. Also, my contribution to #womeninhistory for today: war photographer Margaret Bourke-White. (1/2) www.goodreads.com/en/book/show... kottke.org/18/04/the-pi... www.theatlantic.com/photo/2019/0...

A quote from Naomi Alderman's novel 'Future' for #earthday An awareness of what our consumption costs will lead us to better decisions. Her book felt gritty and hopeful at the same time. It’s comforting to know our battles aren’t unique to our time. buttondown.com/megancarney/...

Today's #arttherapy and #alcoholmarker practice from Jazza Studios #colorquest. Never put that many hashtags in a post before. Am I winning at social media yet?

My first attempt at watercolor from a sketch. My reference photo was a closeup of an agave plant. Apparently blooming right before it dies. Don't think about it too much. #watercolor #arttherapy

Pictures from Rough and Ready Antiques in Georgetown, TX (6/6) Did you know that Eisenhower gave a speech in 1953 titled "Atoms for Peace"? I'm guessing this is connected to the reactor at Penn State University? Yep, there's a nuclear reactor at Penn State University. TIL www.psu.edu/news/enginee...

Pictures from Rough and Ready Antiques in Georgetown, TX (5/6) The more I knit/crochet, the more I appreciate the look of handmade goods.

Pictures from Rough and Ready Antiques in Georgetown, TX (4/6) I was immediately drawn in by the strong opinions. He seems almost offended that only he could see the differences between the flowers. Anyway, if you're looking for the 12-volume set of Luther Burbank's methods and discoveries ...

Pictures from Rough and Ready Antiques in Georgetown, TX (3/6) Ah, the days when we made pin-up calendars for kids. Maybe it's a different kind of pin-up than I'm thinking?

Pictures from Rough and Ready Antiques in Georgetown, TX (2/6) Not sure the political affiliation of the author . . . but I'd like to think this is a reminder to focus on the root cause of social issues, not just the current symptoms.

I appreciate antique stores for all the stories. These pics are from Rough and Ready Antiques in Georgetown, TX. (1/6) A campus handbook from the 1950's -freshmen were only allowed to date a certain number of times a week and only on certain days.

How that ceasefire started and how it's going ... www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/w... www.nbcnews.com/business/mar...

Rainy, thoughtful day in the Twin Cities. Reminded me I should post some of the mushroom pictures I always forget to post on #fungifriday. Honestly surprised I found so many this early in the season, but I shouldn't be.

I continue to marvel and be enraged by the audacity of this administration. Trump created the legislative standoff that left TSA agents without pay. And now he wants credit for solving it? abc7.com/post/what-kn... www.yahoo.com/news/article... www.npr.org/2026/03/26/g... www.cnn.com/2026/03/27/p...

Ben Shapiro downplays American ground troops in Iran: There will be “squads of, you know, at most, a few hundred who are performing special operations”

Every protest has a fun, expected interaction with someone else. At this protest, it was meeting an adorable therapy dog escorted by the man carrying this sign. #nokings

As Tammy Duckworth said “they're hiding their incompetence behind the valor of our troops”. A commander-in-chief who sends troops into ill-considered wars doesn’t value our troops. #nokings

There are international and national issues to follow, but there are always local ones too. The legislative fight over mining in the Boundary Waters is a big deal. It feels like salt in the wound to threaten the crown jewel of MN’s outdoor resources while also messing everything else up. #nokings

I thought you couldn’t sum up #nokings in one sign but this one is pretty close.

Love these vibes. It is hard to fit on a sign every reason to attend #nokings.

I’ve often thought of the contrast between what 45 wants (to be a king) and how 45 acts (like a joker) myself. #nokings

Just cool art. #nokings

Worth remembering 45’s modus operandi is to distract. In the chaos he creates, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. The Epstein files aren’t just about 45’s connections. They illustrate a powerful, corrupt network of ppl who took what they wanted without caring how many were hurt in the process. #nokings

Happy accident in how this one turned out when I blurred the background – like signs flying through the air. Sort of how the protest feels sometimes to me. In a good way. #nokings

Caught this sign while someone was resting it on the ground. Still kept the shot because . . . how could I not share this? #nokings

It’s easy to forget just how many crimes have been committed by people in or adjacent to this administration. Corruption isn’t just profiting from being in power; it’s about using power to avoid accountability. #nokings

Yesterday I was inspired by the age range at #nokings. Grandparents out to make the world better for the next generation. Kids learning them how to stand up for what they believe in. And every age in between. (Forgive the pixelation here, took this picture from a distance)

Wish I could share the full photo with you but I don’t share identifiable faces from protests. I asked if I could take a photo, she held up her sign with a determined, slightly sad smile. Sums up the event. Joyful, yes. But also a recognition that there is hard work left to do. #nokings

My favorite protest signs aren’t just complaints. They reference notable events. Did you know that Trump wants to put his face on a gold coin? #nokings

If you're local to the Twin Cities, here's the info on marches for this weekend. If you're not local, you can find info at www.nokings.org. #nokings

If you're local to the Twin Cities, here's the info on marches for next weekend. If you're not local, you can find info at www.nokings.org.