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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

I'm a day late but: Happy International Plain Language Day! This year, let's celebrate communication by humans and for humans 🥳 #PlainLanguage #AmEditing plainlanguage.com/about/intern...

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I have the brownest thumb ever and can't even tell if the white stuff on this cactus is supposed to be there or is some kind of mold 😂 (Love succulents though!)

A lumpy cactus-like plant in a pot with white cottony stuff on all its tips and nooks.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I'm presenting at @acesediting.bsky.social VCON26! I'll talk about using plain language and editing for "global audiences". Totally nervous and excited for it. Who else will be there? Registration is open until 8 September. #Edibuddies #AmLearning #ACESVCON26 aceseditors.org/conferences/...

Text says: I'm presenting ACES VCON26. Plain language and editing for global audiences. Pic of smiling middle-aged East Asian woman with glasses looks over her shoulder. She's sitting in front of a big monitor and books.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Cast on this sock for the 4th time - I keep miscounting 😭 Last time, I cast on an extra 10 stitches by mistake and knit 10 rows before noticing 🤦🏻‍♀️ 🧶

A few rows of sock ribbing on knitting needles, trailing a mess of variegated pink and white yarn.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I'm so excited that my first-ever knit shirt is starting to actually look like a shirt! 🧶 #WhatsOnYourNeedles Beginner-friendly pattern by Amichikulabo youtu.be/EbPD6RikwGA?...

The shoulders, front and v-neck of a light, taupe shirt that's being knit in stockinette stitch.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Whoa. I try the same search in Google, Ecosia and DuckDuckGo, and this week, DDG is the clear winner. Google says no results found; DuckDuckGo's first result the article I was searching for 🤷‍♀️ #AmEditing #AcademicEditing

Screenshot of Google search result, with error "Your search did not match any documents".

Screenshot of DuckDuckGo search result page. The first result is the target.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

DUCE. USE. CYCLE. PEAT. Ha, I saw this on some FB page and now, received this box in real life! 😆 I'm no designer but maybe it would've been better to put the "RE" at least on the same surface as the rest of the words. #Design

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

This little creature makes me grin 😁 Made by my teen.

Tiny white felted seal pup with slightly lopsided eyes and pink cheeks, perched on the top edge of a book.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Sometimes, election campaign posters can be fun 😆 #ThisIsThailand

A campaign poster of a middle aged man with a kitten on his head. He holds 2 parakeets and hugs a dog. Another cat and dog look up at him.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Blue for #showMeYourKnits : the first beanie I knit. It was for my late dad. I had it cremated with him so he can keep his head warm in the afterlife 😊 🧶

A knit beanie in pale and dark blue stripes.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

So it rained a bit while we were swimming 🏊 ⛈️ #StetWalk #StetSwim

A thick curtain of rain dribbles down from the pool roof.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Having a family member in a health crisis really made me appreciate clear comms in healthcare! So tomorrow, I'm sending out a quick list of resources about using plain language in healthcare. Sign up to get the story (including what's up with this mug) and the list in your inbox. #PlainLanguage

A patched up ceramic mug with the words “Super dad”.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Unclogged a nice fountain pen that my mom gave me #TinyJoys And I love how the middle pen (also from my mom) writes, too 😍

Three fancy looking pens lying on a white cloth. One is a fountain pen with the cap off.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Unclogged a nice fountain pen that my mom gave me #TinyJoys And I love how the middle pen (also from my mom) writes, too 😍

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Here's a new (to me) genAI "tell": text copied (?) into Word shows a style called "font-claude-response-body". If you're not familiar with Word styles, this might be a good time to learn about them 😊 #AmEditing #WritingTips

Screenshot of Word styles, shows one called "font-claude-response-body".

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

This ended up a bit funkier than I expected 😂 Used 2 yarns with gradual color changes and somehow, the blue-green-purple yarn ended up mostly purple. Need to sew in the ends (sigh) then off to my mom! 🧶 #showMeYourKnits #SockKnitting

Pair of floppy knit socks in an assortment of reds, pinks, purples, greens, with some stripes

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Groaning and laughing at convoluted project names created to fit a desired acronym 😂 #AmEditing #edibuddies Reminds me of CABB:

Pic of taxi service called "C A B B", which stands for "The most Convenient and Affordable way to get the Best taxi in Bangkok"

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Current pair. I was envisioning a subtle speckled? marbled? effect but it turned out more like jolly clown socks 😂 Design is not my forte! But am having fun 😆 🧶 #showMeYourKnits

Pair of partially knit socks in a mishmash of reds, bright pink, pale pink, deep purple, and various hues of green and blue.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

It's freakin' hot at 38 deg C but perfect for a swim! #stetwalk #StetSwim

A big, empty outdoor pool with roof, on a very bright, sunny day.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Finished the heel turn, one of my fav bits of knitting socks 🧶 But next, my least fav: picking up stitches for the gusset. And I simply cannot figure out how to do 2AAT for this part and always end up separating the 2 socks 🫠 #SockKnitting

Partially knit sock, down to the heel, in variegated greens, reds, blues and purple.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

I may be late for #showMeYourKnits lace but am slowly working on this shawl. I didn't think I'd be able to manage this thin yarn but am very happy to find I could! #crochet 🧶

Closeup of crocheted lacey pattern with repeated fan-like motifs.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Working in international development? You may already use genAI to help write in English. I'll review risks and suggest ways to use genAI responsibly and effectively in development work. Sign up to get notified when post is up 🔔 theclarityeditor.com/clear-simple... #PlainLanguage #ClearWritingTips

Graphic of man seated at a computer desk and a robot sitting on top of a big lightbulb and holding a laptop. Little notes fly between the robot and the man. Image by allreadyserviceprivat from Pixabay.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

2026 so far has been a year of projects not going to plan 😅 I'm frogging this again bc I don't like the blue in this combo. Still love the pattern and yarn so will try again. Good I have almost a year until I'll need a scarf! #knitting 🧶

Thick-cable scarf in blocks of cream, dark blue, cream, and taupe.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

My favorite part of reviewing my past year is to create this map: in 2025, I served clients in 5 countries (organizations count as 1) and had collaborators and colleagues in 12. It was a little quieter than usual, but I'm proud of what I accomplished and grateful for the opportunities. #AmEditing

Simplified map of the world. Text: Your confidence and our relationship mean the world to me. Thank you for entrusting me with your words.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Oh no, new acronym spotted in these genAI days: HITL, for human-in-the-loop! Human oversight is crucial when using genAI, so I wonder if HITL will become a widely recognized acronym in the coming years... Article is by Juliet John, published 12 November 2025 on Zapier's blog.

Screenshot of blog post title. "Human-in-the-loop in AI workflows: HITL meaning, benefits, and practical patterns"

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Realized after a 2-wk break that the number of heel flap stitches are wrong on one sock (knitting 2aat) 🤦🏻‍♀️ Trying to fix by moving stitches to another needle, adding a lifeline to frog back to, and just keeping things untangled 😂 🧶 #showMeYourKnits WIP

A tangled mess of yarn and several circular knitting needles and a pair of partly knit purple and white striped socks.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

First challenge of the year: learning to type "6" correctly! I can touch type but always (improperly, according to my HS typing class) used my right hand to reach 6. That was fine until I got my beloved split keyboard. (And omg I need to clean my keyboard! 😱)

Close-up pic of the "6" key on a split keyboard. A heart is drawn around the key.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Back from a wonderful visit to Oman—sea, desert, mountains, lovely people and amazing food. I want to go again! Tomorrow, I will return to work but am editing photos for today. #stetwalk

A dusty-brick-colored fortress against a dramatic backdrop of fang-like mountains.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Yay, done just in time to have them hand-delivered to mom ⭐ No time to block. The real colors aren't so bright and they still don't really match, but I ended up enjoying knitting this pair 🧶 Will make another pair with the leftovers mixed with a different color skein. #SockKnitting

Pair of handknit mismatched socks in dark to rosy red hues with black speckles.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

I had fun trying cables with this hat. The pattern is from BHooked. She does not lie when she says it's perfect for first time cable knitters! (I also enjoyed my yarn - from AliExpress, nothing fancy.) bhookedcrochet.com/2021/03/05/c... #Knitting #NoviceKnitter 🧶

Dark blue knit beanie with bold twisted cables that taper to the top of the hat.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

I'm knitting socks TAAT with block-dyed yarn, curious to see how the pattern develops—but so far, one side refuses to change color. I keep peering into my yarn cake to see if it's anywhere near changing 😆🧶 #knitting #SockKnitting

Two partially knit socks. One starts red and is gradually turning a light pink speckled with black. The other is a deep red-black mix all the way.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Yay, redone and ready for spouse's biz trip 🥳 Vielen Dank, @dieheike.bsky.social - embroidering worked perfectly! 🧶 #Knitting

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Finished beanie for spouse! But will now frog it all 😭 and redo, as I didn't calculate hat height properly despite swatching and logo is too low and too messy (learned about intarsia halfway through 😅). May the yarn hold up yet another frogging!🧶 #Knitting #IsThisLoveOrWhat #BeginningKnitter

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

I don't know what it is about pink but I get bored with the color. #SockKnitting 🧶

A pair of partly knit socks in pinks and purples.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Academic and other writers who work with research: get a free bundle of tools to help you escape research rabbit holes and reconnect with what you really want to say! Available this October only. Join the Rabbit Hole Rebellion 🐇 www.christinalarocco.com/rabbit-hole-... #WritingTips #AcademicWriting

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Started knitting my 4th pair of socks (ever) and am having fun trying a new texture. After so many false starts and froggings (cursed yarn??), I'm hopeful again 😆 Amazing what combining k and p can create. 🧶 #SockKnitting

Partly knit dark grey sock with ribbing and a checked pattern

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Knitting cast-on gods were not with me today: tail was too short for long-tailed cast-on (3 times! 🤦🏻‍♀️) , forgot to bring my 2nd ball to cast on socks 2AAT, and managed somehow to get the working yarn caught between the cable and the magic loop divide (how??). Am giving up for the day 😂 🧶

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

I love this crochet moss stitch with variegated yarn 😍 I wish I had many more colors to mix it up even more... 🧶 (Counting this as #StetWalk, as I worked on this while on my step machine. Crocheting is a great way to take my mind off boring exercise.) How to: thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-vari...

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Yay won yarn chicken! Used up some leftover cotton yarn to make a little tote (to hold a crochet/knitting project of course). #crochet 🧶

A tail of yarn about 50 cm long coming out of crocheted fabric

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Phew, managed to get both socks back on one set of circular needles 🤩 Not sure why my needles were facing a different way when I started the pair though. They seem all right now 🤔 My uneven tension is irritating. #SockKnitting 🧶 #KnittingBeginner

Two partly knit white socks on one long circular needle.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

New free checklist of what to tell your (prospective) editor. Also: baffling signage at the "most confusing train station in Japan" and recommended reads on plain language and justice, Word spellcheck, email accessibility, and how we see the world. sh1.sendinblue.com/aif8axw70lpf... #PlainLanguage

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

First time with changing yarns—love how it looks 😍 I started knitting 2 at a time to avoid 2nd sock syndrome but got nervous about the gussets (couldn't figure out direction of the needles) so they're now separate. Also loving my new square needles!! 🧶 #SockKnitting #Beginner

Close-up of 2 pairs of half-done socks on circular knitting needles. Bottom half is white and upper half is variegated in cheerful colors.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

I'm going to #ACESVCON25! The 11-hr time difference is slightly daunting but I look forward to joining live in the first session of each day. Hope to meet #edibuddies, especially if you're in Asia-Pacific time zones. #AmEditing #AmLearning

I'm going to ACES VCON25 September 17-19, 2025. Are you?

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Finished knitting my 1st pair of socks! Still lots of mistakes and my tension changed so the 2 don't quite match. Want to learn knitting 2 at a time, but my fingers are itching to start the next pair and can't wait for the long circular needles to arrive! #Knitting #SockKnitting 🧶 #TinyJoys

A pair of short socks knit in a cheerful, variegated yarn of orange, yellow, blue and green.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

An unexpected encounter with a kid! It was fearless and kept trying to climb on our laps. The goat herder said it loves cuddles ❤ #TinyJoys

A tiny cream-colored (goat) kid with big floppy ears, looking directly at you.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

My first ever sock and first ever knitting project is almost done!! It's full of holes and mistakes 😂but I got an overall sense of what's involved and feel ready to try for real. Now to order some yarn! 🧶 #beginner

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

I found an assortment of DPNs (I think they belonged to the late sister of a late uncle-in-law...yeah I live in an old house) so am practicing sock knitting. My cheap short circular needle is nice b/c the points stay out of my way 😂 #Beginner 🧶

The beginnings of a sock cast on 3 metal double-pointed needles and a circular needle. One more metal double-pointed needle lies to the side.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Finished a shrug! My family isn't impressed with it and it's not really my color, but I don't care—I MADE SOMETHING WEARABLE 🎉 It needs to be washed when outside humidity isn't 90%... Pattern: www.twoofwands.com/blog/movie-n... #Crochet 🧶 #Beginner

Crocheted shrug in a mix of pale pink and green, draped over a chair.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Listening to tropical rain from coziness of home #TinyJoys (not quite #StetWalk but refreshing nonetheless!)

Thick curtain of rain falling in front of dense vines with pale purple flowers, cascading from a pergola.

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Ema@TheClarityEditor @theclarityeditor.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

When it's just easier to scribble an example than explain in words. (Any quicker way to capture a drawing than taking a pic, letting it sync to my Google Photos, then downloading to my computer?) #RemoteWork #DataViz #AmEditing

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