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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 8h

Yep. Flew around town with a banner flying out of the back of it. I just can’t even any more.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 9h

OMG. Hired a plane. For a municipal election. We are doomed.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I have to say, it really is annoying that a mayoral candidate just blithely feels it's alright to engage in trademark infringement. Oh, it's a big company, so it doesn't matter? What about when it steals from small creatives with distinctive works/styles? Theft is theft.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I am watching tonight’s mayoral debate and I’m just livid at the cluelessness of a couple of these candidates. And yes I’m yelling at the tv. Sigh.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just finished watching the Shetland Wool Week evening with Helen Robertson, and she mentioned she's been trying to convince them to do an on-line version of it. This would be the only way I could attend SWW, so I *really* hope that becomes a reality.

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Totally Filmi 🌻 @totallyfilmi.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival—for the first time, we do not have mooncakes because we didn’t make it to T&T at all. I feel a little low at all we’ve missed this year.

A large yellow moon before sunset, over a garden landscape.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thanks, Candace! I still mask because of health issues and it’s good to hear they’re careful.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thanks, Terri -- and yes, I've seen Reverie mentioned a lot, but it's always better to get a rec from someone who has actually been to the salon.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I remembered you went to a barber -- yes, I'm looking more for a stylist who can deal with the cut I think I want.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

(As an aside: I was burned by some horrific cuts and terrible attitude at a couple of places here in town, and I've seen, doing some searching, that I was not alone. But it took me a long time to go back to a salon. Loved the hairdresser and staff. So part of me is kind of panicking.)

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Guelph peeps: I haven't been to a hairdresser since 2019, getting partner to do my undercut and I've just been trimming the rest. But I think it's time. I loved my Waterloo hairdresser, but I don't want to do that drive. I'd love some recommendations for Guelph.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

A friend visited this art exhibit in Denver and shared some photos with me. I wanted to learn more and OMG, this is so impressive. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oxcx...

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Inside the Tangled Self: Crochet Monsters at the Denver Art Museum

YouTube video by PBS12

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

And if you can't help (because deity knows things are also economically challenging for folks this year), please share it in case someone who can donate could see it. Thank you!

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Something my partner does every year is this challenge to raise funds to fight kids' cancer(and support Sick Kids' Hospital). He's behind in fundraising because of looking after me and my mother this year, so if you can help him in his goal, I'd be so grateful. greatcyclechallenge.ca/riders/RobLee2

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Support My 300 km Ride to Fight Kids' Cancer!

Rob Lee is riding in the Great Cycle Challenge. Please sponsor Rob now to end childhood cancer and save little lives. View Rob's fundraising page!

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I think that's it, I rarely go downtown anymore so it was just a maze for me.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I have to say, though, trying to walk around downtown is really hard, holy moly.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Bless the folks at Sweet Violets in Guelph -- we've been so busy trying to empty my mum's house before the closing date that I just forgot to order some flowers for her birthday. Stopped by Sweet Violets and in under 15 minutes we had such a lovely arrangement for mum.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Thank you so much. And yep, I see a lot of people having a 2026 at the same time. As Rob said last night, it's not the worst thing that happened this year, but it just seems to be one thing on top of another and we are totally zapped of energy.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

ISTG, in all the year's I've been with my partner (many many many years) last night was the first time I'd ever heard him say that he was a bit discouraged. 2026 just never ends. (But he did say he felt better about it all this morning, so there is that)>

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

As long time Ignatius CSA members, we're so happy to see them return this year with Community Care Boxes, and we've signed up for them all -- you pay for a box plus a donation that goes to the community. What a great initiative. ignatiusguelph.ca/product/comm...

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Community Care Box | Ignatius Jesuit Centre

The box that grows more than just food. The Community Care Box is a weekly harvest grown at Ignatius Farm as part of its training and giving farm. Produce is grown by staff, volunteers, interns, and t...

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ashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · 25/01/2026

tomorrow, StandWithMinnesota.com will hit a million site visits and over 650,000 unique visitors. i made it 10 days ago with $600 from you guys for hosting and cloudflare. thank you. thank you.

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Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory

Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

I've been mostly offline recently and will likely be offline a lot going forward, because although we have many hands, there are many details to grab onto in any given moment. And my mum is, understandably, unconsolable and we need to make sure she's okay (well, as she can be right now).

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

I've totally messed up what should be posted on which account, but anyhoo, I made things.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

It would help if I could word today. I know I can make fingering weight i-cord. But would it be a good substitute? I think I might try it.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Not me over here wondering if I make fingering weight i-cord and then substitute it for Wool and the Gang Cuddle Me Softly Super Bulky. I have a suspicion this might actually work.

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Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters' Guild @kwknittersguild.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Save the Date! December 9th Special Guest: Deanne Fitzpatrick Time: 7:00 PM ET Where: Zoom OPEN TO EVERYONE! Members: Can't wait to see you there! Not a member yet? Perfect time to check us out - guests welcome for $5! #knitting

A rug-hooked tapestry showing a woman in long, wavy hair wearing a red shirt and cream jumpger, riding in a yellow and green boat. There are waves, and red fish below the boat.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I'm still a bit nervous being out on it (long time since I was a cyclist), but the more I go out, the more I feel the freedom of being out of the house. I love the assist -- some days I need less, some days more, but it means I can move!

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

But I kept thinking, man, arthritis has made me so stiff, I need to use the curb, I'm so useless, so to here something positive about that was just what I needed right now.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

This really hit home -- the e-bike was a two-fold decision, one, the doctor wanted me outside/exercising more and suggested this would be a good way to do that and run errands. At the same time, we were talking about whether to replace my very old car or not. E-bike was the replacement :-)

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Thank you for this -- I just got an e-bike on doctor's advice, and I was feeling like I wasn't doing well with it because I need to use a curb to stop/mount/dismount. This makes me want to keep going with it :-)

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

SOK: Shetland's Organisation for Knitters aim is to help preserve, promote, and protect Shetland's heritage knitting skills and culture. They're currently doing some crowdfunding to get things up and running: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/sok-shetla...

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Launch SOK: Shetland's Organisation for Knitters

Help preserve, promote, and protect Shetland's heritage knitting skills and culture with SOK: Shetland's Organisation for Knitters.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Sarah Schira of Imagined Landscapes is doing another December Mystery Gnome -- this time it's Gnandad's Grand Adventure. The pattern is on sale right now 40% off. You bet I got it, because I've already ordered my kit. #Knit www.imaginedlandscapes.com/gnandads-gra...

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Gnandad's Grand Adventure

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Possibly I have more TO friends on this account,so....

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Well. Just got a notification that my Shetland Wool Week Annual is on the way. Of course. Just as Canada Post returns to strike. (for the record: I don't object to workers going on strike. I know they're worried. And my SWWA will get here. Eventually.)

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Sigh. I bought eyes for the Derpy I'm making for my GD. I bought them and they were sitting here on my desk and now? I'm ready to put eyes on and I cannot find them. I see that Chateau Bornais has ONE set left, and I will be making a bee-line for their booth at the KW Knitters' Fair tomorrow.

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Jurassic Knits @jurassicknits.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Tonight's the night! September is the beginning of the guild year, but it's not too late to join as either a full member or a social member (an excellent option if you crochet and are looking for other yarnies - my partner joined to talk crochet!).

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Totally Filmi 🌻 @totallyfilmi.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

I'd subscribed to this channel because there are lots of cool videos, and this one popped up this morning. Crocheted Jasmine Gajra: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBZ8...

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Crochet GAJRA - It's a beautiful floral hair accessory and super easy to make.

YouTube video by Yarnstitchcolour

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Programming worked very hard this year to get us another round of amazing speakers -- I'm so exited to see Sarah Schira kick off the guild year! #Knitsky

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

I really love a tea called Pu’erh Treasure. It’s pu’erh with dried ginger, dried orange peel, some kind of dried berry, and licorice root, which I’m not supposed to have. Next up is dried orange peel. I’ll just make my own blend.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Okay there is no brown on these, they’re all just lovely buttery yellow. Costco has boxes of organic Canadian ginger for $9.99, and I dried it. Mostly to add to tea. It was really lovely.

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Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters' Guild @kwknittersguild.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Are you as excited as we are about the #KWKnittersFair2025? Get involved, help out for a couple of hours, and get into the event for free, & enter a special door prize draw just for volunteers! Fill out the form here to sign up: www.kwkg.ca/fair/volunte...

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Volunteer at the KW Knitters’ Fair

This event is run entirely by volunteers including Guild members, and members of the public. We couldn’t run it without over 100 amazing people who help out. Most volunteer shifts are 2 hours…

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Jurassic Knits @jurassicknits.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

We're set up for our final Night Market! Come visit us at the Waterloo Public Library until 10pm tonight! #shoplocal #craftmarket #kitchenerwaterloo #whatelseareyoudoingtonight?

Crochet monsters and creatures on a table at a craft market

A table at a craft market with crochet and knit amigurumi, crochet market bags, and knit shawls.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

So, I *am* a K-Pop person and I still didn't think the movie was for me. And then discovered my GD was obsessed with it. And told me I should watch it. So we did, and now I'm making her a Derpy for her birthday. Along with some other really good girl-power books for the gift.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

He gave me a cortisone shot to relieve the pain, and we reassess in five months. In the meantime, continue with physio and see how it goes. I suspect another knee replacement will be inevitable, it will just be a matter of how long can I hold out.

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

As for my actual knee issues -- doc described how a meniscus tear is actually a symptom of arthritis (this happened with my right knee). New x-ray showed arthritis has progressed. The question: can I recover from the tear and get back to where I was, or is this the downward slide towards surgery?

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kmatthews.bsky.social @kmatthews.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Well. Some good came out of the AC strike -- for me. Got a call from the surgeon's office yesterday to say, it's short notice, can you make an appointment tomorrow? I mean, yes? Who turns down a specialist appointment. Found out the reason talking to the doctor.

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Rob Lee a.k.a. @eel_trebor elsewhere (@mstdn.ca, birdsite) @roblee.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Wed. August 16 is Kick Cancer's Butt Day when donations to Great Cycle Challenge Canada are matched by the Garron Family. Double your impact funding the fight against kids' cancer by donating towards my fundraising goal of $500 here: greatcyclechallenge.ca/riders/RobLee2

Sponsor me today on Kick Cancer's Butt Day and you donation for the Great Cycle Challenge Canada 2025 fundraising campaign will be matched!

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Nine Ten Publications @ninetenpub.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

We're SO CLOSE 🙏 www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin...

Screenshot of part of the Kickstarter dashboard. It says: "A User's Guide to Yarn: The Ultimate Book for Yarn Nerds. CA $19,819 pledged. 99% funded. 400 backers. 14 days to go."

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