Kris Howard

Blogger, knitter, crafter, social media addict, and all around Hermione. | Head of AWS DevRel APJ - Opinions are my own | 🇦🇺🇺🇸

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2024-10-29 04:11:15

For those that missed the last @npub1rcx…yk7z meetup, I've written up a blog post that includes my slides and notes from my talk about early retirement for tech workers: https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/25602
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2024-10-17 02:21:49

In less than 24 hours, folks have collectively donated more than $900 AUD to dementia-related charities. THANK YOU to everyone who has supported! You've got two weeks to donate at least $25 to be in the running to win one of 14 custom Smart, Sensational, Sun-Protecting (S3) Bucket Hats. #aws ❤️ https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/25582
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2024-08-29 22:20:10

Scientists believe they’ve finally found the source for the mysterious Wow! signal. I’m a little sad - I once designed and knitted it into a “mystery scarf” for a competition. Great job Science, but I’m sad it wasn’t aliens… 👽 https://boingboing.net/2024/08/29/source-of-famed-wow-signal-likely-found.html #knitting
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2024-08-11 12:14:05

Still thinking about this Threads post I saw this morning. I'll be speaking at Future Tech Collective net month, and I feel a mighty AI rant coming on... https://www.futuretechcollective.com.au
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2024-08-09 08:46:35

Remember my niece that embroidered her own shoes last year? I just found out that this year she and a friend are co-leading a high school club called "Patched Together"—they're going to focus on building community through textile/fiber arts. HOW WHOLESOME IS THAT?! 🥰 #sewing #embroidery #textiles
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2024-07-29 23:04:24

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@npub1lkp…u7d2 It’s slow going because you effectively knit every row twice. Lace weight would take *forever *!!

2024-07-29 11:53:54

The 3-colour linen stitch alpaca scarf continues to grow. I love how it’s turning out. #knitting 🧶
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2024-07-28 06:57:34

Is anyone looking for an apartment in Sydney? We’ll be vacating ours (2bdr, car space, St. Peters) next month when our renovation is finished! DM me for details if you’re interested in taking over the lease…

2024-07-21 23:55:23

Public service announcement for Sydneysiders: We will have a total solar eclipse on this date (July 22) in four years. That means TODAY is the best day for checking what the view of the sun will be like from your house or preferred viewing place. (If you forget and do it next year, you’ll be off by a day due to Leap Day.) We’ll be checking at my house between 1-3pm, but you can see the expected times for all Australia here: https://eclipse.asa.astronomy.org.au #eclipse2028 🌞🌑

2024-07-16 09:00:39

Me, #knitting in the round: Garter stitch! Cool! Knit every round! So easy!
20 minutes later…
Me: Next up, stocking stitch! Knit every round! Yay, so easy! … WAIT. SHIT. FML. 🤦‍♀️

2024-06-30 02:42:24

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@npub1xr8…3q0g The real question is how long I hold off before buying a loom. :P

2024-06-30 02:38:38

If you're curious about how we've managed to pull off early retirement, I wrote a blog post about it. (Spoiler: it involves a huge amount of luck and privilege.) https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/25473

2024-04-28 22:57:05

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@npub1qjr…kgt0 I think so. I so rarely knit lace; I want to SEE IT!

2024-04-28 06:09:01

Finally the gradient on my Autumn Ginkgo Leaves scarf has reached the transition to orange! 🧶 🍃🍂 #knitting
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2024-04-18 23:59:24

Daring Fireball: U.S. Court Rules That Police Can Force a Suspect to Unlock Phone With Thumbprint - TIL the shortcut to hard lock an iPhone. Very useful information. Thanks @npub1eee…e209 https://daringfireball.net/linked/2024/04/18/police-touch-id

2024-03-21 04:54:23

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“The men *are* experiencing Ladies Lounge, their experience of rejection *is* the artwork,” she said.
That quote is my Roman Empire. I will think about it once a day for the rest of my life. 😂

2024-03-21 00:25:38

Artist behind ladies-only lounge ‘absolutely delighted’ man is suing for gender discrimination - This is wild, and it makes me want to immediately head to MONA to experience the Ladies Lounge!
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2024-03-05 22:36:31

In case anybody missed it - my semi-annual Oscar contest is happening this year! I made #barbieandken #sockmonkeys with two outfits each. To win, you just need to guess the most #academyawards winners. https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/25434 #sewing #softtoys
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2024-01-19 03:32:20

Anyone in Sydney interested in a vintage Philips stereo cabinet? The veneer is damaged in a couple spots, and you could get it restored if you want it to look schmick (and I can recommend a guy). Pick up in Chippendale. Message me if you want more info!
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2024-01-03 03:46:40

My sister told me that my 15yo niece Indie was embroidering her own sneakers. “Cool,” I said, remembering how I used to doodle on mine. Then they sent me the photos. 🤯 They are STUNNING. Look at that. A TEENAGER DID THAT. 😍🐝🌸 #embroidery #embroidered #converse
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2023-10-10 09:57:23

#frocktober day 10. This is an old favourite, a self-made Seamwork Laurel in thrifted fabric. Did you know ovarian cancer ranks 5th in cancer deaths for women? Donate to the OCRF to help find a cure: https://www.frocktober.org.au/my-fundraising/4152/kristine-howard 👗❤️
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2023-10-09 12:07:34

Seventeen years ago, I was on a break from tech and working in the knitting shop, and I decided the time had come to get my Australian citizenship. When I told one of the older women in the shop, her eyes sparkled. “Thank you,” she said. “I really mean that. Thank you. I think it’s wonderful when people decide to join us.” I felt so welcomed and so proud, and, like, filled with the spirit of mateship and the ANZACs and all of it. I am, you are, we are Australian, right?
Eighteen months later, Kevin Rudd was about to issue the first national apology to Australia’s Aboriginal peoples for the Stolen Generations. I found myself speaking to that same woman, and happily remarking what a momentous and long overdue day it was. “Don’t even get me started on THEM,” she spat, to my utter shock. She launched into racist invective about the many crimes of Aboriginal people, as she saw it. “You don’t really believe that,” I said, trying to rescue the situation and my opinion of her. The scornful look she gave me… I remember being utterly floored by it. It was clear then that while she was happy to grant me - a white, affluent Westerner who had been in the country for just over 6 years at that point - the status of Australian, other people who had been here a whole hell of a lot longer had not earned it. Our friendship ended that day.
So I’ll be voting YES in the referendum this Saturday. Because I want to live in a country that recognises 65,000 years of Indigenous culture in our constitution. Because enshrining the Voice will make me proud to be an Australian.
And yeah, sticking it to an old racist asshole will feel pretty good too. #yes23
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2023-10-01 07:37:34

It’s been 5 years since my last #frocktober - far too long! I’m looking forward to pulling my dresses out of storage and seeing what sparks joy (and still fits!). Today was blisteringly hot in Sydney, so I started the month off with a ruffly floral sundress. 👗
For those who haven’t seen me do this before, Frocktober is a fundraising campaign for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. I’ve set a goal of raising $1500 (though my all-time record is $2350), and I’ll be wearing a dress every single day of the month. You can donate to my page here: https://www.frocktober.org.au/my-fundraising/4152/kristine-howard
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2023-04-17 01:25:43

People in Germany never believed me when I told them that drivers are actively hostile (and dangerous) to cyclists in Australia. 😦 I miss Munich.
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