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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 23m

My box grater has a degree in French from Cornell. (I'm sorry, I have a migraine and my brain keeps trying to make this joke work.)

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

There was a fly buzzing around while I was making dinner (french toast to go with my chili) and I just casually trapped it in the lid for the pan spray like I'm Mr Miyagi and now I don't know what to do. It's trapped, but now so are we. #savemejeffgoldblum

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This is groundhog #9, who clearly thought the field was too wild for a Wed afternoon. #groundhogs

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

On my Wed walk, I saw NINE groundhogs and EIGHT of them are in this pic, tho you can only see the 3 in the field as the other 5 were up in the ball field on the hill. I saw one take a flying swipe at a crow who got too close.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Walked this morning before work. Did not trip and skin my knee. Did see one (1) chipmunk, one (1) groundhog, and startled one (1) deer. 2 mi in abt 30 min, so on pace to finish a 12-mi ruck in 3hrs. Which is a weird way for me to think abt it.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I'm going to see @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social on Monday in Pittsburgh and even tho I probably won't get to give it to him, I made him a Canada goose that turns into a Dr Pepper. I may have peaked early. (The photos are horrible, I know.) #crochet #anthropocenereviewed

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

BONUS PHOTO SHOOT WITH MY SPOOKY CENTERPIECE THAT MY SPOUSE THINKS IS JUST FOR THE SPOOKY SEASON:

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

BONUS: See a groundhog AND a squirrel.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

SOUP #1, Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup (recipe here: www.facebook.com/share/r/1Bgj...) Pro-tip: put this through a fine mesh strainer. Gets out any seeds, rosemary leaves, and skins. Nice velvety texture.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Also, my watch died before I'd done 1 mile in my 4-mi walk this morning. But I kept going.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Shrimp and pesto risotto to eat on my new dining table. Even when we had room for one while in AL and VA, we never ate at it except for holidays. Then we moved here and the table went in storage and now we FINALLY have room and I will eat EVERY meal there.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Finished a commission. Acrylic, tunisian honeycomb stitch, took a week and momma loves it. #crochet #tunisiamcrochet

White, gray, and green paneled baby blanket with Henry stitched in the center panel.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Scrap shirt that reminds me of Klimt's "The Kiss." Took forever bc the pattern (Lava Pullover by Katerina) was for DK and all my scraps are fingering. This is at least the third project this yarn has been used in. Previously it was a bright rainbow sweater and then a scrap cardigan. (pattern below)

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Peak summer experience: sitting outside crocheting while my kid reads me a book. #crochetenpleinair

Crochet blanket on my lap, 8-year-old kid in a lawn chair reading a book.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Sir Ninja was preventing me from doing dishes.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Soup number ??? Sweet Potato Curry! I've been sick on and off this week and wanted something to kill the germs, so lots of garlic and ginger.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

First soup of November? Potato Leek, a combo of @altonbrown.bsky.social and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's recipes. But instead of sour cream or buttermilk, I used some leftover mascarpone and goat cheese. And I threw in a bundle of rosemary and thyme bc I didn't use them on the last soup.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

It is Oct 28th and I've already lost track of how many soups I've made so... Roasted Root Veggie Curry!

Roasted root veggie soup in a stock pot on a stove

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Soup #2: sweet potato with ginger, coconut milk, goat cheese, and cannelloni beans, all blended together until you can spread it on toast if you like. Served with local apple cider and ginger ale. And grilled cheese, of course.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Made the official inaugural dinner in the new place (cuz frozen pizza, while a valid meal, didn't get photographed). And bc we started school last week, it was chicken tortellini soup. 🤧🤒😷 ALSO my first time literally cooking with gas and NOTHING BLEW UP 🎉

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Signed a lease. If you need me, I'll be making increasingly unnecessary lists.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

ALSO are you even from the midwest if you don't stop to record cool clouds? (Note my kid who is decidedly NOT midwestern smartly seeking shelter?)

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Reading a physical book at the park, feeling like an actual grown-up. And enjoying the subtle humor seamlessly woven into the narrative. "The transitive property of men behaving like shits" is my favorite. @theauthorguy.bsky.social

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

For my 40th bday this year, I gifted myself 3 signed books: John Green's "Everything is Tuberculosis," Alton Brown's "Food for Thought," and Christopher Moore's "Anima Rising." There has been much screaming. @altonbrown.bsky.social @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social @theauthorguy.bsky.social

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Tonight's RamBomination: Chicken, broccoli, kewpie mayo, soy sauce, and Asian seasoning blend. Andbramen. Not really an abomination flavor-wise. I did break the noodles into 1in pieces so they're the same size as the rest. And bc I'm a rebel. How do you ramen? #ramennoodles #rambomination

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Last night's RamBomination: Red pepper bruschetta, chicken, parmesan, and fresh basil. I added some extra olive oil and a balsamic glaze.*chef's kiss*

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Stopped petting for 0.1 seconds. Immediate stink eye.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

After a slight delay I finally got my copy from bookshop.org. Can't tell if that's "peacock blue" or "whatever this color is." Can @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social give me a second opinion?

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Sunday waffles inspired by daily aspirations from @theauthorguy.bsky.social Beginning to think he works for Big Waffle #waffles

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

In case you were wondering, bananas and applesauce are great substitutes for eggs in baking applications. 1 banana or 1/4 c applesauce per egg. I used @altonbrown.bsky.social recipes for fudge cake and apple spice cake to make my kid's birthday cupcakes this way.

Cupcake display on red table cloth. Half chocolate, half vanilla, some on a 3-tier display. Cupcakes decorated with Wild Kratts wraps and picks.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Me: ahhh time to relax. My Cats: mood

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

I even made the cupcakes for my kid's bday last week, with homemade frosting. I've been a fan for 20 yrs and all I've gotten out of it is confidence in my kitchen and the looks on ppl's faces when I show up with a full tupperware. A Scabigail stuffie is the least I could give.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I am now the mother of a 7 Year Old.

Small child in Bluey shirt and black pants excitedly holding 2 helium balloons: a large number 7 and a round one with "Happy Birthday" written on it.

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Jo Emanuelson (she/her) @ithilen.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

If you invite my kid to a bday party, you're getting a stuffie. Or a hat.

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