Randomly remembered the person who bullied me at school for wearing a petticoat under my uniform (thanks mum). They're apparently v successful career person now. Life is weird.

The Slushi machine is proving to be a winner.

We're building a fence. Considering getting chickens. Tell about successfully keeping chickens in an urban backyard.

In an entirely frivolous purchase, I now own a slushi machine.

Sums up leadership as values driven, positive, thoughtful and hopeful. Leadership extends an invitation to collective action and inspires others to do so while building them up #nzpol

#SecretSantaAoNZ participants... heads up :-)

A heads up for lovers of handcrafts - this beautiful pile of willow baskets and more is for sale this Saturday, 10-3 at the Steiner School Fair. Made here un Ōtautahi by my talented fellow Rekindle teachers Diana Duncan (aka Swamp City Basketry) and Gemma Stratton. #🇳🇿🧶

Finished up these #PeppermintFernPleatedPants on the weekend. Made with a linen shibori pattern fabric, should be great for summer wear. Next iteration will have the zip at the side to make it more #AccessibleClothing

Unemployment - 5.3% Underemployment - 12.9% The highest unemployment rate since December 2016. And the highest underemployment rate since September 2015 (except briefly at the peak of the pandemic). The government just doesn't care about New Zealand workers. www.stats.govt.nz/news/unemplo...

To the woman crying in the green Toyota behind me on the way to work: I really hope your day gets better.

We just paid off our mortgage. A celebratory GnT tonight I think.

Mr22 failed his restricted again. Any advice for people with dyspraxia sitting their licenses?

Out of office replies set up. Finally getting some leave. Haven't had a week off since April which is v bad planning on my part, but I've been trying to keep the library open while other people have holidays and sickness.

Spent the day doing gardening related things. Absorbed sunlight and dug in dirt. Covered the dirt because cat.

Manifesting my purely frivoulous desire to own a slushy machine for this summer. Kmart's viral $NZ$189 is out of stock bother it.

Here is your Wednesday Weevil, Watching Warily. Seen at night in a Costa Rican rainforest. Love the giant eyes on this little nugget of a beetle. 🐙🌿 🕶️

For ChrisT sake

Came in to work to find someone left their nail clippings on my desk.

Sad today. One of my loved lecturers from Uni Dr John Braggins, died on Tuesday last, and today, I hear about Jane Gooddall. I'm at the age when my mentors and inspirations are leaving earthside.

Microwaves:"You want to heat up your lunch? Sure!" DING! Presents lunch: thermonuclear on the outside, frozen in the middle.

Fat bear week is all over my socials, so naturally I had a dream about a fat bear.

Grating Pumpkins

Grumpy Facebook rant ahoy. 🩷

Have muted the name of the person shot yesterday. For my own mental health.

“When I was young, I used to say that I was a human being on a spiritual journey. It's the other way around, I think we're all spiritual beings on human journeys.” -Joy Cowley

Watching my parents struggle on the pension, I've just increased my Kiwisaver contribution to 6%. Gonna change the fund to growth as well.

Biology eh...

We're enlarging our raised garden.

Life is too short to make carrot ribbons MyFoodBag. They'll be cut into sticks as God intended.

spent half the day wearing my dress back to front

Folks, there is a snail out there looking for love and you may be able to help them find it.... www.nzgeo.com/newsletter/t...

Love me Pepper Raccoon's work, please check her store out!

@madhmstr.bsky.social Am thinking of bringing you death vigil foods this weekend. Any dietary reqs? & home details on Sierra correct? Will be a drop and run situation. :-)

Ruth Dyson (our vacuum cleaner) has packed it in. We have Vlad the Inhaler, a workshop vacuum but -do you have a fav vacuum and why?

We Read Auckland is happening from tomorrow 1st August 2025! Free event listing here: www.eventfinda.co.nz/literary/eve... #pukapuka

Ever wanted to write romance? Here's a free workshop! #pukapuka #WeReadAuckland www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/writing...

So no NZ democracy sausage?

Heads up Richard Orsman fans -the fifth book of the Thursday Murder Club can be put on hold. I'm 489 in the queue!

I know there’s a LOT going on, both here in Aotearoa and the wider world - but please take five minutes out of your day to protect our precious & unique wildlife and their habitats by submitting against this bill (submissions close tomorrow) www.forestandbird.org.nz/resources/su...

Octopussies punching fish? Lol! www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...

Had to replace a car so went to Turners and got this gem of an air freshener with the car. Tina! Haumi e, Hui e, Taiki e

This thing of beauty arrived.

Sun cat

A short week and I keep getting the days mixed up

I've been recruiting for 10 years now. So I resent being questioned about paying people what they're worth when it is within my budget to do so.

Just saying...

Went to a class last week to make a mug. Mine is cat themed. Highly recommended Clay Studios in Silverdale, Auckland. #ClayStudios

Cut out my corduroy dungarees 🧵 on the weekend, 'assisted ' by Freya kitty who is vigilant in my defense against the evil Rustling Paper enemy. 🙄

Hooray GBSB is back! Season 10 of great British sewing 🧵 bee 😍