OK fine, #knitting and #crochet peices are a #database as defined by a book from 1982 as such: "...a collection of information (stitches) organized and presented to SERVE A SPECIFIC PURPOSE." (added for comparison) EMPHASIS MINE.
Now that is a #cnxn!
book:
Everyman's Database Primer featuring dBASE II™
Quick and Microscene
#microfiction
#wordvironment #cnxn
thejikzWalking into the bright room made him squint slightly.
"At lest it is a bit darker than usual", he thought to himself while mentally adjusting to the lighting of the small cookery and .
A few people looked up from their conversations, but no one stopped to stare. In fact no one actually noticed this person in grey, they only saw motion, it was a reflex. Aytch regarded this reaction as flattery and at the same time, annoyance.
"You wanted this for yourself." Aytch said.
"Right but I still occasionally like to be acknowledged" Aytch also said.
He scribbled something on the placard. The device, to others, just appeared in his hand.
He drew fast. The rounded lines would suddenly stop and change at sharp points, then some would dissapear, while others moved offscreen then come back.
"Hello" Aytch low toned, knowing.
A shuffle. A sudden sound of feet backing up several steps. Pausing.
"um..what are you drawing this time, uh.. eight?" the large person said.
"Aytch, but close enough. I have seen you trying to peek before, you bored?" Aytch said with a not so gentle tone.
"well, eight..uh tchchh. Aytch. I am not sure bored is the term, maybe crasious? no, sorry. crurish? I am sorry, I am very sorry. I gotta go." the person was afraid suddenly. They knew what Aytch has been able to do in the past. They wantes to know how. They NEEDED to know how.
"Stay." Aytch said, a bit harshly but with sincerity.
They sat.
Without argument.
"It is I who am sorry, gentle friend." Aytch said to kindness and exasperation. Then he flicked his screen, tapped it thrice with the wand, and the lights turned off.
"Now we can have a better conversation. Tell me about yourself, human."
They froze.