PSA: Fire in Manhole in Harvard Square

Just so folks know: There is currently a manhole fire raging in Harvard Square, right near the Holyoke Center.

At the moment, they're still letting people out at Harvard on the Red Line, but this may change.

Buses are being diverted.

More info as I have it.

My Family Talks Like This, Too

Scene: gnomi is talking to lcmlc and Abba about lcmlc's current issues with Thoracic Outlet Compression.

lcmlc: Abba says it shouldn't be "thoracic," but "jurassic"*

Abba: Jurassic Outlet -- the place to get your low-priced dinosaurs!


*There's a tradition of this in Jewish biblical exegesis. There are passages in the Talmud and other rabbinic writings where they say, to bring a lesson (in that they don't actually believe we're misreading the text, but that a small change in the text allows them to bring another lesson. The Hebrew that introduces these are "Al tikra _____ ella ______."

Oh, and Omer, day 12.

Greetings

Happy birthday, running_girl4!

I hope it's filled with all sorts of great things!

Two Knitting-Related Questions -- Seeking Opinions

1. Mostly for those who knit with natural fibers exclusively, but open to everyone: Do "regenerated" yarns such as those made of corn silk or soy or whatever qualify as "natural" in your mind? Why or why not?

2. If I have a pattern that was originally available free online but is no longer due to the designer removing it from his/her site, is it ethical of me to share my copy of that pattern? Why or why not?