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Open Throttle – 01:24
The Mesmerizing Riddler Socks (ravelry link) are finished! Bonus episode with myself and Audio-Man selecting yarn for the next project in Operation Sock Drawer should be coming to your podcast feed soon!
Kiddo’s Shawl (ravelry link) is growing steadily – despite not being able to travel with this project.
Midroll – 06:56
June 1 to June 30
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PridePodMAL Ravelry group (ravelry link… somewhat obviously)
Dropped Bike – 09:12
I have to restart level 2 of the Master Hand Knitting certification. The last 2 years of effort and so forth was basically wasted. I wish I had more to say about this.
Scenic Route – 15:50
Houseplants are good1 for2 you!3
- Ma, Jingni (2023). “Psychological Effects of Human-Nature Connection and the Effectiveness of Nature-based Interventions on Mental Health in Adults” University of Edinburgh. Doctoral Thesis.
- Matsumura, J. L. (2016). Ecotheraphy as a Tool for Mental Wellness. The Vermont Connection, 37(1). https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/tvc/vol37/iss1/12
- Han, Ke-Tsung, and Li-Wen Ruan. (2019). “Effects of Indoor Plants on Self-Reported Perceptions: A Systemic Review” Sustainability 11, no. 16: 4506. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11164506
Be kind to them by giving them conditions in which to thrive. Well-draining soil, and a pot only a little bigger than the root ball.