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Aleen

@aleen.bsky.social
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Aleen [uh-lean], noun: Podcaster, reader, writer, knitter, nerd. Queer. A work in progress. 🌲 Portland, Oregon

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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 36m
I should be: working on my current knitting project Instead I am: hyperfocused on converting a crescent shawl pattern to a half-pi shawl pattern for a hypothetical knitting project #ADHD #knitting
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
There's nothing like popping into a store at Pike Place Market to remind me why I avoid Pike Place Market.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I was like, "What bookstore are we going to go to today?" and he said, "We're not going to a bookstore today." ☹️
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It is $165 for a thrift store (ReStore) to come pick up a couch. I'm not against paying a fee, but $165?! Holy schmoly.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
imagine being so insecure that you freak out when another human uses they/them pronouns for themself
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
reason for divorce:
a casserole in a large dish with the middle hacked out
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
okay but what if the laundry put itself away?
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
J wrote a great post about Apple Watch's upcoming Live Rewind and Siri Recap capabilities. "The existence of these features helps normalize persistent surveillance at exactly the point in our history when we should be doing the exact opposite."
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👂 Features that Shouldn't Exist: Live Rewind and Siri Recap • VioletPixel
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
yes, yes, let's further inure the populace to constant, ubiquitous surveillance
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Jay Behpoornia's acting reel is one of the best thing I've ever seen
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
when will we end the persecution of cisgender white men who only want to do a tiny bit of racism? (heavy sarcasm)
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
✅ went on a walk even though I didn't want to (it was a short lil walk but it still counts goddamn it)
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Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.social · 04/09/2024
4 yrs ago today, a family member managed a truly spectacular own goal, splintered his domestic bliss, & in the process, united the world for a day. On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
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Chuck Tingle @chucktingle.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
thank you lesbian tractor witch
image with swirling green background of the lesbian tractor witch it says: congratulations if you are seeing this you have been chosen by the lesbian tractor witch, she has removed all curses have a wonderful day
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
"This was too well-written to be considered a romance." annnnnnnddddd fuck right off
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Watching your former employer burn through two decades worth of goodwill in less than 48 hours is quite an experience.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
J: Most of Lord of the Rings is subtext. And descriptions of the countryside. Singing. And Faramir always talking about some bullshit. He just talks and talks about nothing.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
J and I are planning on making a video about Flock Fiber Festival, so I've been watching the videos that people have posted on YouTube so far. I have reached the conclusion that I desperately hate haul videos.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
my spouse is reading to me from Lord of the Rings and I'm pretty sure this is banned under the Geneva Convention
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I didn't expect to watch this entire hobbit camper build, but it was really interesting!
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How To Build a Hobbit Camper!
I build a hobbit camper from scratch! This complete camper build takes you on a journey from bare trailer frame, through floor and wall framing, to its uniquely carved roof shingles. And it's a foam camper build! Otherwise known as a foamie. As my first try at a rigid foamboard camper, I share the tough aspects of building this way and how I made the foam bend along with much, much more detail. The camper is lightweight, surprisingly sturdy, economically built and would be a magical addition to any Renaissance fair. To make this the most economical build yet, efficiently and thoughtfully like a hobbit, I used a ton of scrap material from my garage and a trailer that I already had. As of the video release it has 152 miles on it with no issues and we've taken it camping once. There's bonus camping footage at the end of the video! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mikekrabal Family Camps - (our other channel) https://www.youtube.com/@familycamps/videos Email at krabalcraft@gmail.com Website www.krabalcraft.com Amazon affiliate links. Thanks for considering them. Portable AC - https://amzn.to/3U3A0IU Heavier Duty Tires - https://amzn.to/4gb5WUc 2 inch Mattress Topper - https://amzn.to/4qpGbTw Tree of Life - https://amzn.to/4xS6NPG Clear wood filler - https://amzn.to/4qsPhPn Door lock - https://amzn.to/45GZBdi Recessed Lights (warm glow) - https://amzn.to/4gLMAFp 100ah mini lithium battery - https://amzn.to/45HQqcw Shire Map - https://amzn.to/46mEs8d #camperbuild #diycamper #homemadecamper #camper #smallcamper #tinycamper #hobbit #hobbithouse #hobbithole #hobbitcamper
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Mo Ryan @moryan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
every billionaire & tech mogul, they all want to be adored & celebrated without doing the things Dolly did with a fraction of the power & money. What she had, she gave away. I'm sure she was comfortable (& that's good!). But she just relentlessly helped. It's not that difficult. Love. Care. Help. 💚🌸
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Searched Costco's site for Churu. This was the first result. So close and yet so far.
A screenshot of Costco's listing for the original Pocky—a bargain at $8.69 for 10 packs!
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 23/08/2026
here is the thing. if you tell me that you believe that race is a biological category and that it is a guide to the objective superiority and inferiority of groups of people, i am not calling you a racist to *insult* you, i am calling you a racist because it best describes your beliefs.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Pretty sure my current gauge swatch is going to take six to eight business weeks to complete 💀 #knitting
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Another day, another sky raisin snack for #SirSqueakertonTheFirst 🪰
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I have but one short and precious life and I'm expected to spend it doing dishes & laundry and selling my expertise & my most productive hours to someone else? Gross.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Trying to remind myself that I only have (mental) room for one brand new special interest at a time. But I wanna do it allllllllllll!!!
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
#RavenBaby has recently discovered the joy of sleeping in sunbeams. Today, I get to repeatedly explain to her that I do not control the clouds and cannot make the sun come out. She trots outside, looks around for the sun, then gives me a withering glare.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A: Talk me out of getting ice cream at the Costco food court. J: I'll split it with you.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I almost never want Hollywood memorabilia but I would love to own this. propstoreauction.com/lot-deta...
The mosquito in amber prop from Jurassic Park.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Writer, in a real galaxy brain moment: "I think I'll encourage people to stop reading"
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
"People over the age of 40 can't identify AI photos." Fuck right off 😘
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
A: I'm secretly harboring a hop that we'll go to the coffee cart today, but it feels greedy. J: Why does it feel greedy? A: We just did a lot of things for me yesterday. J: We can do a lot of things for you every day.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
A: ...I could get a kiln. We have a garage. J: I know you're just saying that to get a rise out of me. A: I'm not completely saying it to get a rise out of you. J: I know you're just saying that to get a rise out of me.
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mindi @flawdbizkit.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
in english we say
"i'm tired"
but in poetry we say:
i have been holding up entire skies
with hands that were only ever meant to hold flowers
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
sure, yeah, this is great
My sleep graph from last night, showing my 5.5 hours of terrible slumber time.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
knowledge is a curse
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Raven is heavily sedated so we put half of the cat food upstairs last night so she wouldn't have to go down to the kitchen to eat. I fear that she will expect this treatment from now on.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
yesterday I needed to find the washing instructions for a blanket and discovered that IKEA has a super cute ghost throw and then this morning J saw that they have a whole bunch of adorable ghosties I love them
A black blanket with cute white cartoon ghostsA sculptural ghost lamp with colored LEDs in a minimally-lit room A ghost wall hanging--it's outlined in a warm white lightA string of miniature ghost lights
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
I can no longer carry crossbody bags when I'm going to be on my feet a lot. So I need to find a backpack. I want something fairly slim so I won't bump into people in a crowd. I don't want a plastic bag & am willing to invest in leather. Think "purse" not "laptop bag". Any thoughts?
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
goodbye Seattle ilu but also I'm glad I'm missing the Blue Angels today
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
me today 😊
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Wicked (2024) 4K - One Short Day (Idina Menzel & Kristen Chenoweth Cameo) | Movieclips
Wicked - One Short Day (Idina Menzel & Kristen Chenoweth Cameo): Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) arrive in Emerald City. BUY THE MOVIE: https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/Wicked/3324643?cmp=Movieclips_YT_Description Watch the best Wicked scenes & clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZbXA4lyCtqrNiKQlt-2oLwhUb7kcYp0Q Subscribe and click the bell to be notified of all your favorite movie scenes: http://bit.ly/2CZa490 FILM DESCRIPTION: Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. CREDITS: TM & © Universal Pictures (2024) Cast: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Idina Menzel, Kristen Chenoweth Screenwriter: Dana Fox, Winnie Holzman Director: Jon M. Chu ► Learn more: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wicked_2024?cmp=Movieclips_YT_Description Watch More: ► Rotten Tomatoes Originals: http://bit.ly/2D3sipV ► What to Watch: https://bit.ly/3x6Q01d ► Fresh New Clips: https://bit.ly/3mJePrv ► Hot New Trailers: http://bit.ly/2qThrsF ► New TV This Week: https://bit.ly/3Or3I2w Rotten Tomatoes MOVIECLIPS is the largest collection of movie clips on the web. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes, and lines from all your favorite films.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
"I like your hair today," he told me.
A selfie. I'm a tired 43 year old with my brown curly hair in a high, chaotic bun. I have to let it down in a moment and I'm afraid it will use the opportunity to take over.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
😑
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Hank Green Admits To Using AI After Fan Backlash Over Recent Video
'The level of dopamine I've been getting from interacting with LLMs is not healthy for me,' said Hank Green
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
I've had a tab open for this out-of-print book for so long! Someone influential recommended it ages ago, so used copies were going for over $250. When I was recovering my lost tabs the other day, I noticed it was available for $30 now. By Grabthar's hammer, what a savings. #knitting
A History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt. The cover features an illustration of people in 1800s garb knitting by the sea.
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Michael Lobel @mlobelart.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Sometimes I feel close-minded or uncharitable for being so anti-AI, and then something like this happens and I'm like, "Nope, it's the absolutely right thing to do"
Series of Bluesky posts that point to the duplicity of an account "run" by so-called agentic AI
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
agreed
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
literally loled
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
As for me and my house, he will forever be known as Guy Ferrari.
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Aleen @aleen.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
J insists that "pen" and "pin" sound the same but that's because everyone just walks around saying "pin" when they're talking about pens.
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