Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 53mDEEP SIGH (from the beloved peeps at Space City Weather) 110
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Norway Pine hat in what is actually a midnight blue tweed (don't let the bad lighting convince you it's purple). In related news, my fingertips hurt. Ah, knitted cables... 1451
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I'm sure it's a funny article, but as a knitter I was immediately distracted by the sweater (gorgeous color!) and then by wondering if one of the cables was messed up. Just knitting things 🤷🏼♀️🤣 151
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Behold! I have created a scrungly tube! At some point this will be blocked into a flat rectangular scarf/stole, because a scrungly tube was not the intended result. 040
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The heart of science and collaboration in two posts. 143
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I'd comment, but I have purchased a box of "Hatch Chile" sandwich cookies from HEB in the past just to try, so...congratulations on your culinary adventure? 120
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The bees are also working on Labor Day, but I'm ok with that. 000
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Currently stranded on what I am calling "scarf isthmus" (the middle bit of a scarf with patterned bits on either end) since "sleeve island" doesn't really apply here. It's not a question of size *eyebrow waggle 😏*, except it actually is...I need 40" on the center section and only have 18" so far. 110
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 05/09/2026And this is why "is it raining in Houston?" is a pointless and silly question. 121
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Heads up for #ACSFall2026 attendees. Symptomatic as of late Wednesday evening, masking as of Thursday (and self-isolated as of Thurs mid-morning). Poor choice on my part to attend unmasked, kudos to everyone who made a better decision. 211
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 28/08/2026I've checked the primary literature and can confirm that Lake Ontario is the official and correct name. 030
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 27/08/2026I have some Thoughts about the ACS fall conference, but the fact that *ACS* is basically saying it's all over on Wednesday despite a full morning of talks on Thursday is insulting to the Thursday presenters. 110
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I scream 2: electric boogaloo! The scavenger hunt QR code is up on the edge of the stage for anyone playing along. #ACSFall2026 #GottaCatchEmAll 020
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 25/08/2026"Do you want to put some balls in holes?" How can you say no to that kind of proposition? Spent some time Monday evening helping assemble a tactile periodic table with the Committee for Chemists with Disabilities. #ACSFall2026 www.thetactileperiodictable.com 061
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 24/08/2026I scream! Chilling out at the ACS member lounge. #ACSFall2026 020
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Like many people, I will do a surprising number of things for a Lego mini-scientist, and that includes answering a historical chemist personality quiz. #ACSFall2026 151
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Guess they couldn't rebrand Professor Molenium in time for the conference. Other phoenices may also be available in the ACS store. #PhoenixHunt #ACSFall2026 (ht: @chemjobber.bsky.social) 0102
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 24/08/2026I am feeling very attacked by the ACS meeting app right now. (...I say as I put on my old lady Sketchers for the day) 120
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Just call me "Crazy Eyes Chemistring". I'm in ur conference, influencing ur chemistry. (I am constitutionally incapable of taking a normal-looking selfie). #ACSFall2026 090
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 20/08/202640 inches of mostly stockinette scarf is going to take a while, so while I plod through the repetitive knitting, have some hand spun yarn. 85% merino, 12.5% eri silk, 12.5% tencel, in a color blend that averaged to a greenish-gold-beige. 130
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 06/08/2026The kicker is they're still keeping the previous logo as the "ACS Insignia" for the *important* stuff like awards and honors. The rebranded logo is for more pedestrian uses. 000
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 05/08/2026"We've got to ditch the blue and gold. How about a different blue? And also gold as an accent." 020
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 05/08/2026It looks like the standard "world wide web" icon with a spot in the middle. 010
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 04/08/2026If you see this, quote the energy you bring to bsky. 020
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Layoffs sure are a great way to traumatize your workforce, aren't they? I guess I should be grateful I wasn't on the list, but I do not want to go to work tomorrow and see a newly empty desk. 1101
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 28/07/2026I'm doing my part! Not through Red Cross, but as a regular platelet donor for regional blood center that specifically partners with local hospitals/medical centers. Saturday's batch of platelets is off to patients as we speak. 022
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 09/07/2026The Gun Cube (aka The Gun Sculpture, The Art of Peacemaking). www.gunsculpture.com 140
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Theydies and gentlethems, I present: THE FRANKENSOCKS The entirely voluntary confinement of my self-imposed sock club is complete, with this masterwork of as many of my sock leftovers as I could possibly use up in a final pair. 070
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 02/07/2026I sometimes wonder why I don't have more cool t-shirts, and then I see sizing bullshit like this. Women's cut tee, where the 2XL to 3XL jump in chest width is SIX INCHES (FLAT). But it's ok because they don't actually sell anything over 2XL, they're just on the size chart for shits and giggles. 000
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Look, I know I find it very hard to figure out what season it is here in Houston beyond "hurricane" and "not hurricane", but what in the sweet summer child is candy corn (and other autumn/harvest themed candies out of frame) doing on sale in JUNE? 140
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 20/06/2026It should not have taken me this long to finish these socks, but it did. Going back to the gym after a 5 year break, and panic-reading a book for book club at work sure reduces my knitting time...and I'm neither brave nor foolish enough to try knitting with dpns on a treadmill. 280
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Sock Stack. Had to correct so many pattern errors to make this work, it's a good thing this sat in my stash for almost 20 years. I don't think 2008-me would have been as capable at tech editing on the fly. Ended up about a women's size 8-ish. Not bad for guessing at foot length. 040
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 26/05/2026A Louise Bourgeois sculpture would improve things, honestly. 000
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Currently struggling with "how long to sock foot?": -On an unfamiliar needle size, so don't have previous sock data to guesstimate a good # of rows -With a slip-stitch pattern on the top of the sock that makes the top of the sock shrink up at least 1 inch shorter than the bottom of the sock 030
Chemistring @chemistring.bsky.social · 20/05/2026We don't let the haters (or the reaper) get us down. Happy to still count you among the living, and sending smooth healing vibes. ❤️ 082
