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**Tanja** @Hookaloop@pixelfed.social · Mar 25

About three years ago I took on the adventure "Elf Coat". It was my first Tunisian Crochet Project and what a learning it has been. The pattern and the resources available from the designer are wonderful and I learned so much from her! The following observations are related to my specific project alone.

- Don't use acrylic yarn for a garment. The static when peeling this coat off is unreal.
- Don't forget gravity: I'm plus size = more yarn = heavier garment = the whole thing stretches when worn. I wanted it to be at my knees, it grew down to my shins.
- Did I mention the static? Seriously, I think that surprised me the most.
- Tunisian Crochet is not my cup of tea. But I'm happy I tried it out.
- Making a garment as a plus size person sucks, unless the garment was specifically designed for plus size.

Pattern: Elf Coat by Regina Weiss from Morale Fiber
Yarn: Hobbii Carnival in color Basel

#crochet #crochetart #crochetartist #häkeln #handmade #crochetgarment #plussize #yarn #fiber #fiberarts #fiberartist #tunisiancrochet #elfcoat #neverstoplearning

#neverstoplearning

**Justin** @justin@tacoma.community · Jan 30

Jan 30

Justin @justin@tacoma.community

I have a local business here in #Tacoma that is interested in trying out #Linux on her #Windows 10 computer thats EOL.

Leaning towards having her try #LinuxMint out. https://www.linuxmint.com/

Anyone have thoughts or suggestions for her as a Windows convert?

I really havent used Windows in years, #Debian for me for desktop and servers.

www.linuxmint.comHome - Linux MintLinux Mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable desktop operating system.

#WindowsToLinux #NeverStopLearning

**David Wakeham** @wakehamAMR@mastodon.social · Dec 23, 2024

Dec 23, 2024

David Wakeham @wakehamAMR@mastodon.social

I’m sorry Duolingo, I have a different language to learn this Summer.

I had planned on teaching Python - alas my client refused.

Guess it was inevitable. As a pirate and tutor of calculus - neither forgets the C!

Even in playing the trumpet, one must play C#.

#iTeachMath #Education #Tutor #Language #Coding #SummerReads #NeverStopLearning #Pirate #Trumpet #ActuallyAutistic #DadJokes #ByronBay #Bluesfest #DuoLingo

A book "Head First C#, Fifth Edition" sits on a bed, a quilt cover of hedgehogs upon it.
The grimoire shimmers with promise, its pristine white surface marked with the sigil of O'Reilly, blazoned in the colour of fresh-spilled wine. At its heart stands the rune "C#", bold as a warrior's declaration, flanked by the sacred inscription "A Learner's Guide to Real-World Programming with C# and .NET". The scribes who penned this codex – Andrew Stellman and Jennifer Greene – have etched their names beneath, testament to their mastery of the digital arts.

An illustrated guardian brings this book to life, as they stand watch upon its surface – an enchanting figure with raven-dark waves of hair & eyes that sparkle with wisdom behind crystalline spectacles. Clad in a garment the colour of autumn leaves, she cradles a laptop adorned with mystical sigils, her face in awe of the secrets yet untold. She is both teacher & guide, keeper of coding mysteries, ready to lead worthy students through the labyrinth of programming knowledge.

At the base, a purple banner unfurls like a royal decree, bearing both the symbol of consciousness – a simplified brain sigil & the promise of "A Brain-Friendly Guide". This text rests upon its hedgehog-guarded altar, each quilted spine in the fabric below standing ready to defend its technological wisdom, creating a perfect union of modern sorcery & timeless protection.

A gathering of pirates stands frozen in time against a sky painted with billowing clouds, their chosen battlefield, the soon to be no more: Byron Bay Bluesfest. Their crew, a vibrant assembly of rogues and adventurers (circus performers and the author), forms a tableau worthy of legend.

Three bold souls perch atop wooden stilts, their crimson-clad forms towering above their compatriots like the masts of a proud galleon. Below, their fellow buccaneers stand united, each a character sprung from tales told in dimly lit taverns - one astride a mechanical steed of a singular wheel, others adorned in the finest piratical regalia of stripes and ruffles.

A fairy-like figure sparkles in their midst, her kaleidoscope garments shimmering like captured starlight.

At the scene's edge, a warrior-scribe ( yep, it me!) brandishes not just blade but body as well, teeth clenched around steel (LARP) in defiance of convention, epitomizing the unorthodox spirit of this unconventional crew.

Which makes sense because a pirate and tutor of STEM I.e. calculus - we never forget the C(#)!

In the hushed sanctuary of what appears to be a healer's chamber, but is in fact my kitchen bench (during a stuttered spring clean) a trumpet rests in noble repose, its burnished gold form catching the light like a fallen star. The instrument, crafted in brass and silver, tells tales of music yet unplayed - its valves standing ready like sentinels, its bell curved gracefully upwards as a royal herald's call.

Behind it lie the tools of a modern veterinary worker - a stethoscope of deepest purple coiled like a sleeping serpent, and manuscripts of healing bound in leather and cardboard (Merck’s Veterinary manual in a red cover and golden writing atop a pile of manuscripts and articles ranging from antimicrobial resistance, to autism/ADHD and educational papers on executive function).

The juxtaposition speaks of worlds bridged - the ancient art of music lying comfortably alongside the science of healing, education and learning, each waiting for their moment to bring comfort or joy to those who seek them.

The trumpet's baroque beauty commands attention, its presence both an instrument of art and a vessel of potential stories, each note waiting to be born into the world. Yes even a C# on a Bb trumpet!

**Hebrew by Inbal** @hebrewbyinbal@babka.social · Oct 17, 2024

Oct 17, 2024

Hebrew by Inbal @hebrewbyinbal@babka.social

Fingers crossed as we dive into a new language!

Learning something new can feel like a leap of faith, but every step brings us closer to fluency. With a bit of practice and a sprinkle of patience, we’ll get there together.

Let’s keep our fingers crossed and our hearts open to learning!

This morning I’m also crossing my fingers on some developing news!

#FingersCrossed #LanguageLearning #LearnHebrew

**Charles** @thewxtech@infosec.exchange · Oct 13, 2024

Oct 13, 2024

Charles @thewxtech@infosec.exchange

I finally did it! It took just over 6 months, but I completed the Google Cybersecurity Certification. And just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It was a lot of work, and some of it was tough (I’m looking at you, Python). The material was wide from cybersecurity concepts and frameworks to SQL and Python. It’s a good starting point for those who are interested in field and want to get some good hands-on practice. It was also used as a study tool to prepare for the CompTIA Security+, which will be next on the to-do list.

Shows certificate from Coursera with awarded Google Cybersecurity certification on Oct. 6, 2024.

#neverstoplearning #google #googlecybersecurity

**Michael Clifford Carter** @mikecarter@mastodon.social · Apr 15, 2023

Apr 15, 2023

Michael Clifford Carter @mikecarter@mastodon.social

Constantly Seek Out New Experiences and Challenges to Learn From, and Be Willing to Make Mistakes and Learn From Them. #NeverStopLearning #ChallengeYourselfDaily