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Lex H

@smilingturtle2

Knitter, jewelry maker, avid audiobook listener, doll collector (Barbie and Integrity), music lover, lots and lots of hobbies. Addicted to coffee, chocolate, and ice cream. Pronouns: she/her

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a photo grid of dolls with protest t-shirts and signs.

a photo grid of dolls with protest t-shirts and signs.

I need everyone on Normal People internet to know that American Girl Doll Instagram is doing doll protests today. There are tiny t-shirts and signs. AND THEN I realized it's a joint protest with the Barbie ppl, where there are EVEN TINIER SIGNS.

14.06.2025 22:03 πŸ‘ 11380 πŸ” 3817 πŸ’¬ 166 πŸ“Œ 312

To say nothing of disabled people on SSDI, who on average probably get a lot less.

15.02.2025 10:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm glad you do, too. And glad I do. And that goes for anyone else who does. πŸ’—

15.02.2025 10:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Americans like my husband, too (he and I are also your constituents), who has Long COVID. We are facing some VERY hard times if aid is cut. I hope NY State can step in as it has sometimes done in the past to help if certain federal aid is reduced.

15.02.2025 09:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It is so upsetting that things have gotten this bad, this quickly. And like others, I also don't blame you. I'd do the same.

15.02.2025 09:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh heck yes! #Porphyrophiles unite!! πŸ’œπŸ˜‚

09.02.2025 07:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

New to the game? #ShowMeYourKnits is weekly game to show off your #knitting. I post a new prompt for the week, usually Saturday AM (UK time). Post pics, use alt-text, make friends. You can always just click the hashtag to see all posts in the game. A great place to find & follow talented knitters 🧢!

08.02.2025 08:48 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Teal and blue-purple striped handknit hat worn by a Caucasian woman with blue-green hazel eyes and brown hair looking at you over her rimless glasses. Photo shows whole hat and ends just below the woman's eyes.

Teal and blue-purple striped handknit hat worn by a Caucasian woman with blue-green hazel eyes and brown hair looking at you over her rimless glasses. Photo shows whole hat and ends just below the woman's eyes.

OK, gonna try something because...why not? Here's my contribution to #ShowMeYourKnits week 28. The prompt is, "Show Me Some Love!" This is the "Be Loving" hat pattern by Melissa Simpson, made back in 2020 - the 2nd of 2 I've made. This one has teal and blue-purple #stripes. #knitting #hats

09.02.2025 04:19 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A deep purple handknit sock, unfinished, on circular needles using the magic loop technique. Sock is being help up by a hand.

A deep purple handknit sock, unfinished, on circular needles using the magic loop technique. Sock is being help up by a hand.

A dark purple handknit sock in progress, being worn on a foot, with a colorful blanket in the background.

A dark purple handknit sock in progress, being worn on a foot, with a colorful blanket in the background.

Toe-up #purple socks using #magicloop. Still on the first one - it's longer than any others I've made (not quite knee-high, but needed some increases for my calves. Moo). #TetonYarnCompany #MountainSock yarn - scrumptious! #sockknitting #knittersofbluesky #knitting #toeupsocks

09.02.2025 03:52 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for sharing this.

29.01.2025 06:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I wish I knew the answer. *hugs*

23.01.2025 02:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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President Joe Biden's Impact On NDN Country The Biden administration enabled, empowered, and enacted historic advancements for Indigenous peoples.

Before we get too caught up in what’s next, it’s worth pausing to appreciate the wins. President Biden’s legacy as the most pro-Native American president in history is one of them.

17.01.2025 18:21 πŸ‘ 8267 πŸ” 1246 πŸ’¬ 135 πŸ“Œ 39

So pretty! I have that pattern. I should try it out. I've never made cuff-down socks before, so I'm a little nervous, but I want to do it eventually! The yarn is cheerful and fun, too.

18.01.2025 03:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You are stating a problem you have, not suggesting anything for me. You have strong opinions about this, and I understand that and am fine with you telling me about them. But that isn't what I was asking.

11.01.2025 22:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It would. But I hate this format. I hated it on that other platform that was like this (but evil), too. Character limits? Public posts? Not what I'm after. I also find comment threads here really hard to follow. All these things together are just not conducive to the kind of communication I want.

11.01.2025 22:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Your response doesn't answer my question.

11.01.2025 21:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Alternatives to FB where people share meaningful personal content with friends? I don't head for social media to see tons of reposts. I want to know how and what the ones I care about are doing. I care about too many people to be able to do it all individually. Suggestions? (Real ones, please?)

11.01.2025 09:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I don't even know which thing you're referring to right now, there's so much. I hug you. πŸ’—

11.01.2025 09:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not controversial? NOT CONTROVERSIAL?! Gay marriage is only not controversial in that I'm pretty sure most people DO want it to stick around. Love is love. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβ™₯οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œ

03.12.2024 06:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

But, whatever you do, don't call them weird, right? Right?!

29.11.2024 16:59 πŸ‘ 359 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 2

Hi, I’m God.
Convert every mega-church into a Planned Parenthood.
Love,
God

29.11.2024 18:53 πŸ‘ 5149 πŸ” 533 πŸ’¬ 120 πŸ“Œ 21

I never got on Threads. I like FB's post and reply format a lot better than other social media, and it lets me keep in touch with people I'd otherwise not be in touch with, but I have such a love-hate relationship with FB in general - and no love for Zuckerberg himself, or the stinking algorithm.

01.12.2024 03:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Long-haired tan and black tabby cat perched on a blue ledge of a cat tree.

Long-haired tan and black tabby cat perched on a blue ledge of a cat tree.

Long-haired, gray and black tabby, cat standing and looking straight at the camera from the inside of a cubby. There’s a gray blanket on the ground.

Long-haired, gray and black tabby, cat standing and looking straight at the camera from the inside of a cubby. There’s a gray blanket on the ground.

Bluesky, looking for a home for an adorable bonded brother and sister born in the same litter in Northern VA. Kitties are 16 MO and need a loving home. These are 2 super affectionate and adorable furballs. Help me amplify this message to find these little ones a home this holiday season.

29.11.2024 17:27 πŸ‘ 15798 πŸ” 4872 πŸ’¬ 145 πŸ“Œ 88

Hi! Here because other social media platforms are not my friend right now. (Mostly the one that looks just like this one. Haven't liked it for a looong time.) I was smilingturtle2 on there, too. I'm smilingturtle2 on IG. Still trying to find a suitable profile pic for this. Probably overthinking it.

30.11.2024 03:13 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I didn't realize your mom and siblings cut you off. Ughhh. I'm sorry. 😒

30.11.2024 01:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0