2026-08-01T13:43:34Z https://nostr.ae Angela https://nostr.ae/npub14n6cvssd4cay6rzj78kutn9m0fdcphjq9r055kpf33l90ty2arsq23x793 https://o.mastodon.nz/accounts/avatars/108/206/118/701/404/079/original/6879b45b908a47cf.jpg https://o.mastodon.nz/accounts/avatars/108/206/118/701/404/079/original/6879b45b908a47cf.jpg https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2pjvg72yywvks0dcjaxk8022t4myerkej69lstn0czetf38rt6uqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqten0xl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrm0r80hr66vvaam957cscq2k6hpw3pd2xhe0wge9k6z8lyx422hshdaw3r'>nevent1q…aw3r</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>One nice thing we managed at home yesterday:<br/><br/>Molasses wheat braid bread. I had to Google challah braiding techniques because breadmaking was not a skill taught in my family.<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/847/106/401/746/477/original/7a70f58f8612e57f.jpg"> <br/> 2026-07-01T22:35:49Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrm0r80hr66vvaam957cscq2k6hpw3pd2xhe0wge9k6z8lyx422hszyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqufcchq Nursing another headache upon waking up, and reflecting on the anniversary of my best friend&#39;s death, so please share all the good news and nice things you can muster. I need them.<br/><br/>#sharegoodnewstoo #grief 2026-07-01T21:32:43Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsys2qdn2kuu6cwehf3qmuc9swzsj2hmm9whegcyax2jf6kr57qg8szyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqvurhxd Kid wanted the knitting machine from Lincraft, so we bought it (even though it wasn&#39;t marked down at all, lol rip.)<br/><br/>He&#39;s currently enjoying cranking out this long tube in shades of pink and gray yarn and saying &#34;Fashion!&#34; excitedly. <br/><br/>Tom Ford could never.<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/780/575/437/137/849/original/3dfa479cb41c8661.jpg"> <br/> 2026-06-20T04:36:08Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsy86rj2a4d48xnftdandhmwenp6ey8p3mqhz7ur6al0fzth9lx7rczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqalhfwg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq2xe97s0s5uwllr7lsctxg4ujcaurztlxwk8gx6ppk9vgwrv0jaq60sf58'>nevent1q…sf58</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yes, I still need to book my next mammogram, and I recall being asked if I minded AI scanning for abnormalities. It&#39;s &#34;iterative&#34; rather than generative, IIRC 2026-05-22T05:43:03Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrz3tym3rx3z7glg2r6nm78qmpx6mvc7l0fq35hwgcjhjmfawek8czyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq9nytnr Unlike the writer of this piece, I am borderline AI-abolitionist, though I am told there are some worthwhile use cases for #AI.<br/><br/>Also, some folks are struggling to stop using it. So in the interests of harm reduction, start small.<br/><br/>Read this, and boycott #ChatGPT.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/04/quit-chatgpt-subscription-boycott-silicon-valley">https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/04/quit-chatgpt-subscription-boycott-silicon-valley</a> 2026-05-22T02:49:41Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsruvhdr7n2698nercegyz92yd648x0w77jk6vmlp6tetp9dsfae0czyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqkl6284 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxrj7z7g3axjt8xgya4z62qpcq5a7dzk9k759ankezky7src55n3qlxnpsx'>nevent1q…npsx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>good work! Did you hire a woodchipper or is it worth it longterm to own one? 2026-05-16T08:14:29Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdg02qkwhn8qyt2kls5cjvzqhm4n5zu4fez9fcua228grhc9d9cvgzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqqmx444 Right now on the Oamaru Penguin Colony live cam: there is a fat seal curled up mid frame 😍 🦭<br/><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/sfUNDHGpq68">https://www.youtube.com/live/sfUNDHGpq68</a> 2026-04-23T09:44:09Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsq5uxyh5z3zfaf28un8uj62sd8q7mjd0zzh9cgh22kd60j60w8raqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq878026 New Brighton Beach clean up this ANZAC Monday! Trumpet is giving free ice creams to volunteers 🍦 <br/><br/>Register interest at the link, and repost for reach! 💜 <br/><br/><a href="https://sustainablecoastlines.org/event/new-brighton-clean-up-with-trumpet/">https://sustainablecoastlines.org/event/new-brighton-clean-up-with-trumpet/</a> 2026-04-22T00:21:03Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvzdjlqs5t49pcdtykgh2xu9waznjcct2pgdlu4qfe7dlr7dle2jqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqwfzzta Probably the most troubling indicator of my mental health, for those who&#39;ve known me longest:<br/><br/>I haven&#39;t coloured my hair since, maybe, October. Just been trimming it.<br/><br/>Now it&#39;s almost all my natural shade. 😱<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/428/963/560/083/611/original/21549fe54395181c.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-19T02:16:38Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgdg5lyn4dqtqdg7ns38henjt2nq7k4a2jrnh2y9p6205mzze6wpqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqjy0ztc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst2vcvu4er3vjne53nl4aak3znhhte4ya2e0zmkqkrer4v5lwzm2qnhn422'>nevent1q…n422</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>my husband is a software dev at Catalyst (open source computer Co in NZ) and is interested in looking 2026-04-15T07:33:20Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqst0zduf6t2005nvz4xqy9z2ssmq0e9z877l4tsxydc6xs9jadqqcszyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq70rtys In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8awnl7fsftaf6ydu3q8hjrjjm78203fgayf8wsn5sfq63nckjl4qkeg5c2'>nevent1q…g5c2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>omg, yes please, I love this idea! 2026-04-15T04:09:08Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9fjrzrw0r7vde0lpdkjexx9fpj49krklhscvjhevgjshfxuqr4qgzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq4lsg2e My fellow #perimenopause #ADHD goblins:<br/><br/>When in between my morning ADHD meds and antihistamines, my midday caffeine, and my nighttime progesterone, SSRI and magnesium should I be taking my psyllium husk?<br/><br/>Didn&#39;t know I&#39;d need to research &#34;bioavailability&#34; so much just to achieve an &#34;OK&#34; baseline. 💊 2026-04-13T02:57:31Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqqrjemv8k7jljtkrgrfrtdynpaq536nlj8vpfv3z4ecgnlg2kfnczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqx9060j Also, for those unaware of the term &#34;beekeeping age&#34; 🍯<br/><br/><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/06/07/beekeeping-age-calling-dad-hot/70293902007/">https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/06/07/beekeeping-age-calling-dad-hot/70293902007/</a> 2026-04-11T03:34:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs80f0kvavc90mhdvm77ys2gzkwshz9zvvqcampnzvg489kn6z55pczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqsg2lg3 For those unaware of the work of Steven Jeunil Park here in #Ōtautahi #Christchurch. They do amazing things with dye and textiles<br/><br/><a href="https://www.instagram.com/6x4online?igsh=c3h1NWNrdzYyMzc5">https://www.instagram.com/6x4online?igsh=c3h1NWNrdzYyMzc5</a><br/><br/>cc <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1d5h5xpgdqxce2jylufq8q5d00rhnfz7u36qglnfwrrcdqdcas72szlmh5j" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Stephen</span> (<span class="italic">npub1d5h…mh5j</span>)</a></span> 2026-04-11T03:03:07Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqeh6lgfypnwk9w5shq3su5c499q3prq27y5ucq7lycul0l07ssyqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wql5sy7j Trying to avoid spending money to get more power on these silly little merge games. The only other option is to invite other to play<br/><br/> Let’s play Travel Town together <a href="https://gettraveltowngame.net/0197829b-15ac-4565-adf6-e98c1a10b396">https://gettraveltowngame.net/0197829b-15ac-4565-adf6-e98c1a10b396</a> 2026-04-08T13:05:30Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszemdzm8gaqh26djdfzvkep8e26amy5nlg4m8wphf2k5da75e5grczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqasge3r In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszuz58xsjrspe75p0gp0mx0h8yqe7ahnys0ulemj4n5a34g0wr8vgx04hx5'>nevent1q…4hx5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>oh, fun.<br/><br/>Is now the best time to order some books I&#39;ve been meaning to own? Probably shipping is only gonna go up 2026-04-06T04:15:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0hntfdhfe5vy8hll7u8x0wx9unmxexgrds8uwp75lcdphdq6mxcszyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqf4s5ea In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspjezckzcv36nywpfut6lldzg3u5rqv7t7mahudvxfwhgf5u4gddgpdft90'>nevent1q…ft90</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>one hopes it doesn&#39;t come to that 2026-04-06T04:07:54Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvlh8jz9a48l5t6djg7z3ece287gs5qu9aqc5jvj6lmhjupvz3arczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqx5q6x6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8d6zda0pql6c2756a3ky6rtc7f02wuv6fgqy72unra5qdapaqt8szxvk66'>nevent1q…vk66</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>🙋🏻 which oil watch website was this? 2026-04-05T10:45:58Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsygmjde8ynt5msgehgwe9py63d6u4duns5xtekqaq2zyvs75xs73czyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq8exzz2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs82yl0mn4uz2gxdf4ck7jk0rfxvck8wcq8r5a68vhj8tw7krdeqdgqfnw4n'>nevent1q…nw4n</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We detoured through Sheffield on the way back. Sheffield Pies were worth the stop. <br/><br/>I opted to try the &#34;Sheffield Supreme&#34;: steak, bacon, cheese and onion. Perfect gloomy day lunch. 🥧<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/349/782/486/701/868/original/dc03b0a8081c0e5a.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/349/783/321/633/818/original/a59718dde0b18c7d.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-05T02:40:04Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs82yl0mn4uz2gxdf4ck7jk0rfxvck8wcq8r5a68vhj8tw7krdeqdgzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqwgahey Carpooling with two mates to pick up and split an order of 20kg stone-ground flour from a mill near Darfield.<br/><br/>Prepping for potential supply chain crisis can be a fun adventure.<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/348/945/443/379/919/original/09aa67695370d951.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-04T23:07:09Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsr9ujxyrwweuq75ekwm5cz7l9tkvxzxgl5zl8rw2y67rs6vavzasczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqaqqqyc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgcpsxukrlznt3p3qqdnmm63usege5ahqpsxyex6kau9v76e2u9nq9j0srs'>nevent1q…0srs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>oh yeah, that book has been on my list for a while 2026-04-04T07:27:52Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstyj79hvjpmc3wktzhsyvahd5567cgj8hpsa3f09mhnfeawnqsluqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqyqu5p8 Oh right, they&#39;ve halved the govt Kiwisaver contribution 😑<br/><br/>Just death by a thousand cunts, this govt<br/><br/>I said what I said<br/><br/>#NZPol 2026-04-04T07:25:38Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsw3y5nprw2uy06cuf48ttrt3fayrf8plxtea8adrh3pl4lrkfp2uszyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqmlmf5l Glad to see greyhound racing finally banned here in NZ.<br/><br/>Now there will be noodle dogs in need of homes.<br/><br/>I do miss having pets. And the kid might benefit from having a companion animal. <br/><br/>But I don&#39;t think we can afford it. Unless we track down another funding source. 2026-04-02T09:45:24Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8t9zl9zemsd6yzzc7e3azhxdc4u9wqg5wt9t8qk8904qvf4flzpqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqlh6cjz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0344watc9m58d32qe08huagax6tjln45q24rwe538efgzke3pspc4su4l0'>nevent1q…u4l0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/UlZu_mOzpXU">https://youtu.be/UlZu_mOzpXU</a> 2026-04-02T07:15:52Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs880w6lukuqf7aq5w205rfz2uzz5ljn5klt7rsyck5mr2qjddqufczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqg67r6k In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgxvxsx4t543ms5d5hp79xh0pmag3qz8lyk2yx0lujxz3fgh6k0usjvwtkk'>nevent1q…wtkk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>nooooooo 😫 2026-04-02T02:41:38Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswnncdwgeu5xzwvvfhz0xa25uk6cpzhd4m98q4vx8ulfgm9sk6pyszyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqv3l3rx Actually one more thing:<br/><br/>In my shoddy DIY efforts to finish the sunroom floor, I failed to remove all the varnish from this Speedbrush with turps before it dried. <br/><br/> I&#39;ve tried soaking it again, but it seems like a lost cause. Do I bin it and buy a new one?<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/332/770/752/462/504/original/edf7c7723ec91784.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-02T02:33:33Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2h7g9m92r5znghvnmfcagmx6uhskyaefvy3h4dr7jtl0mzwhluagzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqd6j9s2 Anyway, back to angry gardening. Or maybe I should take the kid for a walk 2026-04-02T02:25:21Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8kc2h6z4f9jy2w3ju2zd82t3shm3dwttcsxseeknmfs2s3nfa9rszyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqguqce4 You know who I miss?<br/><br/>Simone from Wellington City Council.<br/><br/>What an icon.<br/><br/>#NZTwits 2026-04-02T02:22:23Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyf34eu6a9k7fca47wh54j9u8d5vwl4mheuh7w5erg7mkuqsrj8lszyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqhu5xyu Can someone please check for a gas leak at NZ Parliament?<br/><br/>The general election is 7 months away and everyone in govt rn is making questionable decisions.<br/><br/>#nzpol 2026-04-01T22:34:03Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdj778dvassndp9v8ltjpl2n506fh4qw070yukmucn07ym0g3rd2gzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqyd3hdl #Ōtautahi #Christchurch fans of snack bars!<br/><br/>The Crafty Weka is selling 1kg bags of seconds for $25 from their HQ on 1010A Ferry Road.<br/><br/>I got the email at noon, arrived at 1pm and got first pick. Should be plenty still.<br/><br/>Retoot for reach<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/326/587/486/873/869/original/ecc309bd3022c347.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/326/588/548/780/635/original/cd893c17cd45bbc3.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-01T00:21:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvncdcdjv9vg6m5r865smzd93ywjzqyk5pv9fs54e94ngmyu9vaqgzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq0z6qme In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfk22j5rqgtthcyu2mac52tn3d2xxtz77yuxajdgvz0ey6qjlequchcvn76'>nevent1q…vn76</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I have a TradeMe alert for a clawfoot bath to put in our yard, but I&#39;ll settle for a cattle trough in decent nick 2026-04-01T00:19:56Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsta8wkhxutlx5ezzhn0x3dw3pyrsg24xshevgc724cy7lpvfrz73czyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqzu7hep In ten days, she would have turned 44.<br/><br/>Instead she only made it to 30.<br/><br/>She&#39;s been gone the same length of time as we knew each other.<br/><br/>I miss her still.<br/><br/>I love you, Michelle. <br/><br/>#RIPFugueSatori 2026-03-31T23:02:18Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrl3ytcyapdmvylz6js38ftgd839kas00xvndjmq7vw6m357dad3szyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqgek0jp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdzsfg655j2ktamkwv34v6ddp7t6zeenj0yukuul27hrnzgh5hegsju2u58'>nevent1q…2u58</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>no bathtub either?! Extra unacceptable!<br/><br/>We don&#39;t have one either and honestly it&#39;s the main appliance I want, along with a dishwasher 2026-03-31T22:19:27Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsf5jp22ud950pujg4q88ryurxk38u9qgwqcaedzq25kluusa57g3gzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqnyq63h In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxcaxk3d562q7yxjm6mck2jgs4ssl476tf75hhw87jgu0f5fcv78sx2tsy6'>nevent1q…tsy6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Gods willing a Labour-Green coalition (is Te Pati Māori still even around?) will get in, but without fail, there will be people suddenly complaining after the NZ election about how awful things are and suddenly it&#39;s the govt&#39;s fault.<br/><br/>Things are bad NOW. And it&#39;s on the current govt.<br/><br/>#NZPol 2026-03-31T02:07:33Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxcaxk3d562q7yxjm6mck2jgs4ssl476tf75hhw87jgu0f5fcv78szyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqm5pxm0 I hope everyone who voted National/ACT/NZ First takes note of how expensive groceries and petrol and everything are RIGHT NOW, and seriously consider voting differently this coming November.<br/><br/>Because I JUST KNOW somehow the energy crisis is gonna be blamed on JaCiNDa or Labour or Greens 🙃 2026-03-31T02:07:14Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsznwlmq4v8smlrljyflnmlh5fjvnmentgq4uv79r8j84vvhlt9jagzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqtphtjl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx0m2mcvx9zhsxvsyzw0pgs73x4a9n0dqt8kk9nspw6jy2td724fqtcgkct'>nevent1q…gkct</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>amazing! 2026-03-30T23:54:50Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvhlt68xlct05q5aet3325z3e5est6rvt3mqfg0ahl4fz03w2kylqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqynlne9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsv568804e26k5pxmjp54ha82hlwkznhp0nlyyuk66as4g9rznny8ctmlmy6'>nevent1q…lmy6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Friendly reminder to never underestimate the benefits of having supportive family nearby that can help you, your child&#39;s ability to attend school, your child being willing and able to travel by car or bus, or your own physical and mental capacity to do things. 2026-03-30T23:12:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsv568804e26k5pxmjp54ha82hlwkznhp0nlyyuk66as4g9rznny8czyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqxgxhv4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswg6gsk93vg4l5u30ckpxa6ry2m7upxvq06x2n277plfj76hzgz3q72gxln'>nevent1q…gxln</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Still to do: contact Telehealth about getting the kid diagn ADHD. He almost certainly is, in addition to autistic, and that means more potential supports. <br/><br/>Trying to reset my sleep and hope it sticks. And have lots of laundry and some shelves to put up.<br/><br/>Should also eat and shower at some point. 2026-03-30T23:10:37Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswg6gsk93vg4l5u30ckpxa6ry2m7upxvq06x2n277plfj76hzgz3qzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqkkc8yn Just got off the phone with Lifelinks, trying to sort out use for Individualised Funding from next month when it rolls over. Might switch to Contract Care, just need to find a service. <br/><br/>Got our home education declaration in the post to fill out since re-enrolment doesn&#39;t seem to be working out. 2026-03-30T23:10:27Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswkt4rp6erdsk3kmhpflklyv8nded0hte9k0vey86d97rxa4p66rczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqw9d3vv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvg0tttcm60av4s3hzutlvj02yyhqjehmh4calypas77c9v5vrc0st3989d'>nevent1q…989d</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I don&#39;t advocate eating disorders in anyway, but... Let&#39;s just say being a recovered bulimic has occasional advantages. 😅 <br/><br/>Still smells a bit soapy when I burp, tho 🙃 2026-03-30T21:52:08Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvg0tttcm60av4s3hzutlvj02yyhqjehmh4calypas77c9v5vrc0szyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqwuqghd Morning started great with me picking up a flask to swig some leftover matcha latte, only to find out my husband had put dish soap in it last night to see if it could catch fruit flies.<br/><br/>Nope, it only caught this beverage goblin. Uuulgh 🤢😂🫧 2026-03-30T21:42:02Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsg7qu6wveeag3t33dvvj6pt2yk7xpnfrutwvnvv78qwxyaju63tcczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq0cavxz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx4a0m830vuytcnjljggj74tw2ugg8ac9h263hwns8s2jtrmhkvzg2s7cge'>nevent1q…7cge</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yes please!!! 2026-03-29T23:00:35Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs87c0g8579wjtkmq8snul0e0nyhnz2a438az7v473xydr3dnw6xvgzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq2dz0e9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2zda3r76rlmpkxjce8gp98cvfv86yz9qx6xukt0p0uhwnmmk26sqwuk6uz'>nevent1q…k6uz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/314/942/338/056/891/original/1c540f78273d1a59.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-03-29T22:59:31Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxfmdtpqht7mlqfy74sg4h2jstj4nqw5prp47w4wj0r8uga3y3afczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq006u48 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq8h7wgu6h6x04rvusm59m5dzedkp2hq5alh2q7vtgvq9k6frldlcnyfm9n'>nevent1q…fm9n</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>😔 2026-03-29T22:58:38Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswk47jcz6q37gqx949fc3y0kdgljwlc9cc5f57pzl85jytva9t29gzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqpf0s4x Lord of The Rings Cinematic Universe: The Book of Bombadil 2026-03-29T03:46:33Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9rm03qe4j26zxakmwhcn59mtaxnrlfpx2eqn3qu9sv888y08ffpszyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq3hr0z6 Someone posted that Asian grocers in NZ may be the first to show shortages, so doing my quarterly shop at Ken&#39;s Mart for ramen, soy sauce and assorted treats.<br/><br/>I&#39;ve always thought &#34;Sydenham Special&#34; sounded like a wrestling move or signature beatdown by a local gang. What do you think, #NZTwits?<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/310/119/086/632/045/original/a77d9d0c24f90450.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-29T02:32:53Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsw6kmn0z5fzj8lphpjdndkamxtex403negsn4pxzh7yv6yjndecaczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq0khpvx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrqx0ne5wgq0ym0h0fdnpkff8s0q753sx8ma4tl96dj34wpeh5usq7ptydy'>nevent1q…tydy</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>&#34;Gallipoli is the most classic case of expeditionary littoral warfare gone wrong. U.S. military planners should not forget its lessons, and they should exercise utmost caution and humility when approaching the strategic problem of trying to force open the Strait of Hormuz.&#34;<br/><br/>....chat, are we cooked? 2026-03-28T06:59:39Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrqx0ne5wgq0ym0h0fdnpkff8s0q753sx8ma4tl96dj34wpeh5usqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqt7s007 The Battle of Gallipoli&#39;s Sobering Lessons for the Strait of Hormuz | Proceedings - March 2026 Vol. 152/3/1,477<br/><a href="https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2026/march/battle-gallipolis-sobering-lessons-strait-hormuz?utm_source=newsletter">https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2026/march/battle-gallipolis-sobering-lessons-strait-hormuz?utm_source=newsletter</a><br/><br/>#nzpol #uspol #Iran #Gallipoli #StraitOfHormuz 2026-03-28T06:58:50Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs09z9cmrjztrlkrlwldelmqr5e8fltwcpgdn2m7z677jlnhz04jjgzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq50455d In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs07pk8my2ugv49nqlszjktas6zs5tpzndzppk2h97vyj5690evw8q9vujqj'>nevent1q…ujqj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Jane Steward is a UK grower trying to bring the medlar back into the public eye. Hasn&#39;t popped off yet, but... <br/><br/>I can just imagine Millennial influencers versus Zoomers on TikTok debating whether to nickname it &#34;goatse pear&#34; or &#34;fruit bussy&#34; 🤭<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/305/108/093/809/757/original/200f914104a4959a.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-28T05:18:35Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs07pk8my2ugv49nqlszjktas6zs5tpzndzppk2h97vyj5690evw8qzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq04f3u7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgsq445mg9v7qcmfl2k8apcd9tv84l5gxc990kesctcxyr480qrqc3rp7jj'>nevent1q…p7jj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>For more on the medlar, or &#34;open-arse&#34; as illustrious minds like Chaucer and Shakespeare called it: <br/><br/><a href="https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210325-the-strange-medieval-fruit-the-world-forgot">https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210325-the-strange-medieval-fruit-the-world-forgot</a> 2026-03-28T04:55:20Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgsq445mg9v7qcmfl2k8apcd9tv84l5gxc990kesctcxyr480qrqczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq0c75ey In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrnjkgxq7m42x99awwqgw5k9fkt42znam4pq7fqhcwsr0wtxwxrpc4yc67q'>nevent1q…c67q</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Also in quaint near-forgotten fruits, someone planted a medlar tree in Ōtakaro Orchard, and its fruits are falling too.<br/><br/>It... uh... It&#39;s unique. 🤭 In appearance, nicknames, and because it requires &#34;bletting&#34; (storing in a cool dark place to go soft) before it is edible. But I&#39;m down to try it.<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/304/959/650/329/886/original/dea3d9ebb9db0b82.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/304/960/365/930/264/original/1529eeeffaf28f5b.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-28T04:41:15Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrnjkgxq7m42x99awwqgw5k9fkt42znam4pq7fqhcwsr0wtxwxrpczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq7htw9r In nicer news, I was too late to make the working bee at Ōtakaro Orchard, but did manage to get there to collect the ripest loveliest quince.<br/><br/>Proceeded to drop the bag and bang them up on the bus home, but they should still be good to cook.<br/><br/>They smell soooo gooood 💛<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/304/865/385/605/460/original/0a9c034c20854e4c.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/304/865/601/146/890/original/a282cb7051755a0f.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-28T04:17:20Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsr20gg9rnc3jxsa6g20dhwlt5hat38c7nn4vqpsezvngy6sl3a70qzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq8kay8l In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszkwvua3626e0jx8ndz27mweclgvqgzqmvyfgmw3mytyhkwm7p9vqnquxsq'>nevent1q…uxsq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Ok, still regretting living in a bleak car-friendly child-hostile suburb, but looks like some ebikes should have higher capacity.<br/><br/>This website I referred to wasn&#39;t very clear. Possibly it&#39;s poorly translated<br/><br/><a href="https://www.aitourebikes.com/blogs/aitour-blogs/how-long-can-you-use-a-cargo-bike-for-your-growing-kids">https://www.aitourebikes.com/blogs/aitour-blogs/how-long-can-you-use-a-cargo-bike-for-your-growing-kids</a> 2026-03-28T02:46:41Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsz3drt0fq9ygtzcl9dnvlctxsj3k8nprtsxns27r48zjw38m3mwpqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqrk8627 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8eujghq0qexjuw5wl5pe9zgyuwkty2wn5jcs0949vtt37nk3tfksq7wd8r'>nevent1q…wd8r</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>nice! Guess I should be processing our feijoa haul. I suck making jam though, how else can I preserve them? 2026-03-28T00:23:20Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxj4xukysfl4wt4uv8f7d49hft2zfkjrslam700jajel7qvg2tq0czyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqdcsdh4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfrh8lr8l4a9gzjkhvndmsuqx923e5tsc3xpzjg2jynuy88hvcn0s4dp7nq'>nevent1q…p7nq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>it seemed to say total weight, but you know what, it was kind of vague. The site looked legit but... Maybe it was ghost-written by AI. <br/><br/>I&#39;m gonna be cross if I just spend most of the past hour crying over AI misinfo 2026-03-28T00:21:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx70qs2v5f90z3vtcx8gnl0ysru5v0zjsq686fkereturue3cve2gzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqpem8kj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0auts580t2q9q7nmqrgmgwyysm5en7w2mv8m0guptn0qka0k6m8s2ck5q4'>nevent1q…k5q4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>huh, ok. 2026-03-28T00:19:45Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszkwvua3626e0jx8ndz27mweclgvqgzqmvyfgmw3mytyhkwm7p9vqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq8eep75 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspzqtdrfed3ttlxeldz74hmcj3nleegy3h79mh5mt2w95xhc8hsgsqqtv8y'>nevent1q…tv8y</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Maaaaybe a tandem bike, in the far future. Again, it&#39;s going to hinge on both the kid and I finishing the process of learning to ride, and then saving enough money.<br/><br/>Til then, his life remains &#34;within walking distance of our house&#34;.<br/><br/>I really wish we moved somewhere else. 😔 2026-03-27T23:07:52Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspzqtdrfed3ttlxeldz74hmcj3nleegy3h79mh5mt2w95xhc8hsgszyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq4yg8q3 I was almost convinced that a #cargobike would solve our transport issue, with the kid still hating the car and buses. <br/><br/>I just looked up maximum weight limits for cargo bikes, the page I found said 100kg, and I&#39;m 85kg and the kid is 52kg (and growing). 🙁<br/><br/>Well, it was a nice thought. 2026-03-27T23:07:42Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgngu06ugtydsxswenucpr7vdj6l5xufuxkax0zfpftar7vzjlf3qzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqhgy4y0 In nicer news, look how despite my negligence I got a big crop of purple potatoes from our raised bed 💜<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/294/432/418/180/027/original/dd37c0585e5a405e.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-26T08:03:45Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvpa86hp7j6pdp5ecg377neery2nfp6ay7dr6aka9yapda9d5sj0gzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq5qprf7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrsfgavd75xhzrtxdhcjp4kky7tnk8c4gzpchs3cs8d2ez4tpmr5st9d2sw'>nevent1q…d2sw</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yup. 2026-03-26T00:00:09Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsq0q3dpn7lwthcfjxjlaan2yvcaaejl2hgye8tzyvx8cwcxkmsnjqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq009pac In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyqh97sar5wmdvd0w9037549c40kflkwcnlm85uju6wt5fcqsq06qahuc79'>nevent1q…uc79</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>unfortunately a few flavours of Wicca, I think Gardnerian and Dianic, are very &#34;God and Goddess&#34;, nothing in between.<br/><br/>I know other neo-pagans like those in Feri and Reclaiming are usually chill, but it&#39;s fraught, as is pretty much every subculture 2026-03-25T23:58:16Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0t5793h9tksm50whxprdd8mzcxrtq7es46tv08fwa6yf25j3m7rqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq9gjsuv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsznnt09qvu8u4rdva27v7pylse8qwhyvhdxwa2suw4hljc85ryyvslk0zj8'>nevent1q…0zj8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yeah, nah, sorry, I can&#39;t remember anything really useful 2026-03-25T05:49:42Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdszd6v6pfn60wzpye969tnn37qe9rf0xjh605slt5exqgkxfypjgzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq9ynmrx &#34;Look, I know she said she uses proceeds from her book sales to grind up orphans and snort their remains, but I loved her books before I knew all that, so can&#39;t I just go on buying her stuff and not be judged for supporting construction of her orphan-processing charnel house ?&#34; 2026-03-25T05:44:15Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgtljkad3pe33tv5qmw55hjrxcqmnsqxkjlc9jmcmdpa77rf2avgczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqs0ug2r In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrls3pc63uffmg4numlxwu70y2wrt5zw896p02f099nwnlgpjqk6cv4dxwk'>nevent1q…dxwk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>did you take an antihistamine first? 2026-03-24T22:57:05Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspw34jj6cfv894cgmka3wu3gzdenjv5lhjjv4jrthwlkdukyn6h3czyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqdut544 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszkgjgw0xksqk3e0wmcqmhmrpzrd0fmes7tj4eqfqyfr6mjs6hacgz6fta9'>nevent1q…fta9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m sure there&#39;s more I could mention, but I&#39;m old and forgetful, and have tried to let personal slights roll off me over the years.<br/><br/>So it&#39;s mostly recollections of having to work lowly jobs and not tell off other white people for being ignorant or hateful. 2026-03-24T20:35:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszkgjgw0xksqk3e0wmcqmhmrpzrd0fmes7tj4eqfqyfr6mjs6hacgzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqh5pjjj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspaw3dktetr633xcrfdlu9yf4dy2rtupx5dkvz8jshk3p355zc0fq5vqz7y'>nevent1q…qz7y</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>From about a decade ago:<br/><br/>A client at the salon I worked support for as a student holding forth about how &#34;privileged&#34; Māori are. 🙃<br/><br/>It was extra galling because all I could do was finished washing her hair, hand her off to the senior stylist and then go scream into my coat in the break room 2026-03-24T20:35:37Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspaw3dktetr633xcrfdlu9yf4dy2rtupx5dkvz8jshk3p355zc0fqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqhz3jun Here&#39;s something I swiped from a friend off Facebook:<br/><br/>&#34;What&#39;s the most offended you can remember having ever been by a statement?&#34; 2026-03-24T20:35:04Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8hfey483kjt9m40yvmfxpezn57wvzuynfztnqm83ww2uh4snee3gzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqy2tu2k This evening&#39;s dopamine-drop deep-dive brought to you by...<br/><br/>My remembering that one song from the early 90s that was a bop, checking Wikipedia, then proceeding to read through other popular songs of the &#34;New Jack swing&#34; subgenre.<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/N4_9Ay6fP9A?si=kVNpNLCl7ute5_yM">https://youtu.be/N4_9Ay6fP9A?si=kVNpNLCl7ute5_yM</a> 2026-03-24T07:13:45Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswhg4v08ew9fvgs8cfysug00gmvt35phke296gl5g4qk8weh8495szyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqwz47qe In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxfv5awmrc7kyys64c85vpeh7gtaxm0zfxf6sqyrtxs0969esaragdemvjn'>nevent1q…mvjn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I realised a few days into being tired and floppy that the only thing I was consistently doing differently was having changed my ADHD meds, from quick release dex to slow release methylphenidate.<br/><br/>I stopped, the tired flop got better, but the insomnia kicked in. Uuuugh. 2026-03-22T23:57:52Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxfv5awmrc7kyys64c85vpeh7gtaxm0zfxf6sqyrtxs0969esaragzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqf8nq4t After a week of feeling floppy and tired, now I&#39;m stuck in a delayed sleep phase. Haven&#39;t fallen asleep before 2am for at least 4 days.<br/><br/>Used to be something I&#39;d soldier on through, but at my advanced age and with my parenting duties, it&#39;s just tiring and grueling. 2026-03-22T23:44:21Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszwc63fveuu5l34fclxu092d3qes7dhnxc4tnetn85vtsvc9uwarczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq3d92hf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp8u70ppful9vcn67cvz6qfp2umc8hzkrz9jy9qvudv9vcwfrdm0chzz4a8'>nevent1q…z4a8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Ok, drying my tears shortly before watching Adam Scott do so, as I commence my rewatch of #Severance.<br/><br/>For those keeping track, I did have the nerve to watch something new already this month: #Pluribus. <br/><br/>After this rewatch, the next new-to-me watch will be #Andor. 📝 2026-03-22T12:19:35Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsp8u70ppful9vcn67cvz6qfp2umc8hzkrz9jy9qvudv9vcwfrdm0czyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqdtfwvh Help, I&#39;ve reached the end of my #SchittsCreek rewatch, and David and Patrick&#39;s wedding is making me cryyyy 😭 2026-03-22T11:54:05Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2p0jvhlm5p7dl5sm4fxhsm5qg70yrasu5n7g5qp3ucm3cymlxfjgzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq0uhx6u &#34;This polycrisis has left me sans sufficient spoons to sort socks&#34;<br/><br/>A sentence that parses easily to me now, but 20 years ago I would think I was having a stroke. 2026-03-22T10:08:08Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswfzry3hk5v7hvm9lhz86fxwtp39f4qc6u7gt0wwa92f9r5c6unqgzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqj5xwc5 Might reopen my #Librofm sub.<br/><br/>If anyone hasn&#39;t tried it yet, here&#39;s an invite<br/><br/><a href="https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm640483">https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm640483</a> 2026-03-22T07:09:02Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs94t5q9cl7gz8c3xhlzkuc4e83xpkynzdfy8my5ud8j22zeu06gqszyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqklh9zq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsya6vu28a7sdnelqgrf6hhvpuhp04cujecj4cxg9pehkgjq9c6zrgk2f48f'>nevent1q…f48f</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>should maybe start pooling resources if the oil crisis starts causing meds shortage 2026-03-20T06:21:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2zkzspvdnn580wyfhvqg9eg8ez3cjxnzre95mvw7x80ev3lj3qlgzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq9khy3r Being born in the US in 1980, this is the first I&#39;m learning about Muldoon-era fuel restrictions and &#34;carless days&#34; in NZ in the 1970s.<br/><br/>Anyone here remember what that was like? Does this feel familiar to now? #NZPol <br/><br/><a href="https://digitalnz.org/stories/6699ed7e966368b19c47c9c7">https://digitalnz.org/stories/6699ed7e966368b19c47c9c7</a> 2026-03-20T06:07:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsy3qae6xpwcjuhu64chu8gahtc3ywd3t3e7g840dadn4dplfusqtgzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqavrxh9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy4s6ukdc86heet3sxwthc58che0yst3rzndz7jx5mkzxrd085ffg5sctca'>nevent1q…ctca</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>With the oil crisis looming, it&#39;s more vital than ever to look into and support local efforts to grow affordable produce. Contribute what you can, whether it&#39;s donating, volunteering, buying weekly shares, or just raising awareness. 🥬🍅🍑<br/><br/>And also, vote this govt out. People, not profits. ✅💚 #NZPol 2026-03-20T03:40:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsy4s6ukdc86heet3sxwthc58che0yst3rzndz7jx5mkzxrd085ffgzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq739z06 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsr2tqrrp9eskxn6wxqslv8gds9ddwewnlmmyxz3q7gtuta0knzn6qdmv8gz'>nevent1q…v8gz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>+ had my kid&#39;s help peeling, seeding and grating it.<br/><br/>The total edible amount of that monster marrow ended up being around 2kg. I&#39;ve baked half of it so far into a cheesy casserole (not shown) and a chocolate cake, and froze the rest for additions to later meals. Fritters probably next. +<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/259/419/986/896/752/original/c04cc1ba4f1f601b.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/259/420/608/237/744/original/73a0e3fc44a7bb1a.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/259/422/435/542/252/original/ff61652cc850a12b.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-20T03:40:04Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsr2tqrrp9eskxn6wxqslv8gds9ddwewnlmmyxz3q7gtuta0knzn6qzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqp0ng4w In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspe0uwhjsklfqdgk557djw4feun5e07a8829prhegd9ull9678g3qpp2ncg'>nevent1q…2ncg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>+ weekly shares of seasonal vege (for sale at very reasonable rates), herbs and occasionally fruits, and some areas for the public to forage from.<br/><br/>Earlier this week I collected tomatoes, peaches and quince, and this massive marrow from the public section, took it home and +<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/259/417/070/778/678/original/9e29b98aea277fae.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/259/417/319/256/056/original/f39df69a78c55728.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/259/418/059/045/286/original/ec2ee8232fadda83.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-20T03:38:59Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspe0uwhjsklfqdgk557djw4feun5e07a8829prhegd9ull9678g3qzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqjslrvx Have I mentioned lately how important it is to support your local #communitygarden?<br/><br/>Smith Street Community Farm here in #Ōtautahi #Christchurch is one of the largest and most industrious I&#39;ve encountered in #NewZealand. It&#39;s got plots for individual hire, as well as ones for producing + 2026-03-20T03:38:14Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswvg8ek5pd52ksnfwdzp2h7t8vfaqcs86s2t7a6hm84kyn0skunuczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq40c2f5 Only got halfway through National Theatre At Home&#39;s #TheImportanceOfBeingEarnest before it went off YouTube.<br/><br/>Fortunately I took note of the promo code TIOBE50 and signed on for two months half price.<br/><br/>Not spon-con, I swear, just informing my fellow broke housebound theatre tragics. 💜<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/258/342/464/450/004/original/0a264b8e474d065a.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-19T23:06:08Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdd9da7r7m7amx5a9zvjhfy7ycf9ewr98ppfx2xvrwmh7n7jx6r0qzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqrm94fg I already brushed my teeth for the night, but darnit I want another slice of this chocolate courgette cake I made, cuz it&#39;s so nice and dense and fudgy. YOLO 🎂<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/255/555/538/516/140/original/409caae28bd30ee1.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-19T11:16:45Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9zxwxmfpnw5ecujy04mjum8982dd9mma66sxvkgc2q7enycmysdczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqxh3mq4 Curse those greedy dead people and French backpackers.<br/><br/>#NZPol 2026-03-16T04:56:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsw4tuwztn23c3s65wjdce0j3tzadmgsrwljhmkp8tjcvtck73lqagzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqwjywrf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgyh6dtav49k0gdy0pt203legcjp8r4e523rgt5jfrua0vr0k5xlqynraql'>nevent1q…raql</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>wooooo! 2026-03-15T23:12:46Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstntzjxjupd4nlt5yhdrhpqyvfgal439ykpu7saprtguyhmu3syzqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqlsr5ss Was gonna run errands starting around 130pm, but since that announcement of the press conference at 1pm, I suggested Aaron take a quick break to jaunt down the road and top up our car&#39;s tank to full.<br/><br/>Just normal things. 2026-03-15T22:52:44Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspy6e8sdu5kpwq07pdmcz5dw0ffz2krlxrayg34d203mrn5ptlfhczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqmejt77 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgnx05f6a8jg4qeksarsvm6jf4n872d3sxhqw5a0g5qvggpjanzdg948jre'>nevent1q…8jre</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>If we further that to just fully pretending the carer is a new friend, possibly even someone we&#39;re helping with something, Flip might take more of an interest. Based on past experience. May not work, lol. 2026-03-15T05:44:15Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgnx05f6a8jg4qeksarsvm6jf4n872d3sxhqw5a0g5qvggpjanzdgzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqqjgxgr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsygz52clhk2xw9u8pl3zaxh34ngv64nvapvfu8wkqdklsj6ehhqpqr7wwl6'>nevent1q…wwl6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Anyway. I think we have to engage in some kind of subterfuge with whoever we hire next. Flip seems less likely to engage with someone positioned as a support carer, even though we treat them basically as friends who we pay to visit and help. 2026-03-15T05:43:49Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsygz52clhk2xw9u8pl3zaxh34ngv64nvapvfu8wkqdklsj6ehhqpqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqa6epn6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswqgwe4dla67exkwnkhy8uh9xzsmk2fgzmdv4axur5hvgxe3e4tqcxhtfa8'>nevent1q…tfa8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Seriously, though, do people actually exist who have the resources and capacity to &#34;take a break&#34; who steadfastly refuse to?<br/><br/>Because I have never been that person, lol. Most of my friends aren&#39;t in that position, either.<br/><br/>Must be nice. 2026-03-15T05:37:50Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswqgwe4dla67exkwnkhy8uh9xzsmk2fgzmdv4axur5hvgxe3e4tqczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq95y5m2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgakn7emvdx9u8xsxkylptpmw7veqpsda5jk92cfk02dcrpuptkqszvul6l'>nevent1q…ul6l</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I was considering asking any of our kid&#39;s aunts, uncles or cousins to come fly out and visit for Easter, just so we&#39;d at least have family around for a change, but then I realised it&#39;s less than a month away, AND with the whole pointless war and fuel shortage going on... <br/><br/>Oy. Why is everything? 2026-03-15T05:34:46Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgakn7emvdx9u8xsxkylptpmw7veqpsda5jk92cfk02dcrpuptkqszyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqz8v64n People are being very kind and concerned about everything, which I appreciate.<br/><br/>But I kinda don&#39;t want to hear &#34;you need to rest and take a break&#34; or &#34;you and Aaron need time alone together&#34; unless it&#39;s being paired with an offer to babysit.<br/><br/>Otherwise it&#39;s gonna be a while til we get another carer. 2026-03-15T05:29:16Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8yagjja7y9sqehc8x29z4u4zgqvk7vlm227sn50rayzr5xjjm8aczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq9f3a9t Ok, went with the fam to our nearest eatery, had a beer with lunch, am now tipsy and walking to catch a bus to Rangiora to see folks. It&#39;s gonna be a while. AMA.<br/> <img src="https://o.mastodon.nz/media_attachments/files/116/224/530/672/054/252/original/284356b123797f92.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-13T23:46:40Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsv3zz7va9sfmx6ejkvfaf4s9p6rjquepyq0ly0885qsha7up8lzqczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wq4y5xx2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst9xkvwfym7ug4jvtgl5e5dys7m2ulal3gnmn3l7j52l3jr2et0ng0kylqs'>nevent1q…ylqs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>fuuuuuuuck that guy 2026-03-13T21:54:31Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszfx7ku2u2f3wwjlaw6lrm237qvn25zv0xrgjwgcz5p9tu9zcu7fszyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqk4krhw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsg6tks96qm0h2uv6g83dvwa93lsr8m448zt2eddjrvd77dya0s8tgsgyrrg'>nevent1q…yrrg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>we think you&#39;re pretty cool too, dude 2026-03-13T21:53:30Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqst7depvjs505zmmktx4dell5ygd0n7z3ncj298wjcsgcr63256ghqzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqdulydq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdp57f5qll9vs9ah6u88n4rxv0zg6ap9tnn688rf436kv52memlygn05ymg'>nevent1q…5ymg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>He&#39;s not a bad kid. He&#39;s bright and imaginative and sensitive, but unfortunately anxious and reactive and short-sighted.<br/><br/>He needs structure, consistency, patience, firmness, fairness and coregulation.<br/><br/>Just so much that we can&#39;t provide alone. 2026-03-13T10:15:36Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdp57f5qll9vs9ah6u88n4rxv0zg6ap9tnn688rf436kv52memlygzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqy8p0dq Honestly, I&#39;m afraid for my kid at this point.<br/><br/>Under this govt, in the current social environment, with what few supports we&#39;ve got, it just seems the floor is gradually tilting under us, he&#39;s going to slide out of reach and into a &#34;boot camp&#34;, where god knows what will happen him. 😭 2026-03-13T10:10:52Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvcen2j760cngyq20yqp8msjst8muxkxdan58jcxtfp0lgygjyzxgzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqjtehxj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsza9hsjnefw2575skx2p227crujw5q0jwmapttewe8dd4kat756hc22uk68'>nevent1q…uk68</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yup 2026-03-13T04:24:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswak48sx2cxkkx2p6l92sra4ruew07jew897s24qrt9q4ej7thpwszyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqmptn66 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy9w0gycv8fq0k3a00athx5vcwqxhtg6lxtmf373xk7h35qf8gw0qq7wr7u'>nevent1q…wr7u</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>On the bright side, going back down to the 50mcg patch for #Estradot was definitely the right move. <br/><br/>I&#39;m crying WAY less over this than I expected. So my estrogen was definitely too high the past few months.<br/><br/>Still, should be illegal to go through #perimenopause while your kid is entering #adrenarche. 2026-03-13T04:05:56Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsy9w0gycv8fq0k3a00athx5vcwqxhtg6lxtmf373xk7h35qf8gw0qzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqd6ggm4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvr4cf7wy6j0hh8s5k5qq8g47z6t9wdlvh2mqqhddrj0km3hycgmcd9mpm5'>nevent1q…mpm5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The end of two years worth of getting to know him, learning how to support him and help around the house...<br/><br/>And the end of my getting a few hours of respite during the week.<br/><br/>I don&#39;t know what we&#39;re going to do now. 💔 2026-03-13T03:10:38Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvr4cf7wy6j0hh8s5k5qq8g47z6t9wdlvh2mqqhddrj0km3hycgmczyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqw75whs Annnnd that&#39;s our longtime support carer resigning because they feel unequipped to deal with our PDA autistic kid. 😔 2026-03-13T02:41:05Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgc5dktf0ayum65nvkfns60k46q3l2m4g9ys34xdsucsffuax4x6qzyzk0tpjzpkhr5ngv2tc7m3wvhda9hqx7gq5d7jjc9xx8u4av3t5wqqvjhq6 <a href="https://youtu.be/obX-HGs-PS8?si=nMwVnx8tYI0_lhY-">https://youtu.be/obX-HGs-PS8?si=nMwVnx8tYI0_lhY-</a><br/><br/>Anyone else trying to watch the livestream of The Importance Of Being Earnest with Ncuti Gatwa and having video lag but sound unaffected?<br/><br/>Is this a uniquely New Zealand Internet problem? 2026-03-13T01:22:14Z