BlueShiftNZ
@blueshiftnz.bsky.social
Kiwi
Kirikiriroa, Hamiltron
Dogs, dad-jokes, lefty
Avery T. Deacon-Harry was a handle
Jeremy is my actual name
Hi!
Kirikiriroa, Hamiltron
Dogs, dad-jokes, lefty
Avery T. Deacon-Harry was a handle
Jeremy is my actual name
Hi!
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Gentlemen, Valentine's Day is tomorrow, so please be mindful of whether your lady prefers gold or silver. If she only uses silver and you buy her a gold amulet, she'll be forced to recalibrate all her alchemetrics before she can harness its arcane power
February 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Gentlemen, Valentine's Day is tomorrow, so please be mindful of whether your lady prefers gold or silver. If she only uses silver and you buy her a gold amulet, she'll be forced to recalibrate all her alchemetrics before she can harness its arcane power
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2.
I have eaten all of them, some of them I wouldn't purchase for myself, but if I was served them by someone else, I'd still eat them. But liver and oysters are not for me.
(I haven't specifically had grits, but porridge-adjacent foods are not a problem for me, sweet or savoury).
I have eaten all of them, some of them I wouldn't purchase for myself, but if I was served them by someone else, I'd still eat them. But liver and oysters are not for me.
(I haven't specifically had grits, but porridge-adjacent foods are not a problem for me, sweet or savoury).
February 12, 2026 at 9:18 PM
2.
I have eaten all of them, some of them I wouldn't purchase for myself, but if I was served them by someone else, I'd still eat them. But liver and oysters are not for me.
(I haven't specifically had grits, but porridge-adjacent foods are not a problem for me, sweet or savoury).
I have eaten all of them, some of them I wouldn't purchase for myself, but if I was served them by someone else, I'd still eat them. But liver and oysters are not for me.
(I haven't specifically had grits, but porridge-adjacent foods are not a problem for me, sweet or savoury).
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At the #Ebooks Direct store: Is there a #ValentinesDay #YoungWizards novel? Of course! CAUTION: contains planetary destruction, parental discretion, tree octopuses, a #StarWars filmbinge 2000 light years from Earth, not-so-dead pets, aphrodisiac ketchup... and candy hearts. dduane.link/YWLifeboats
Young Wizards: Lifeboats
In early February of 2011, when the renowned saurian Species Archivist to the Powers that Be summons young wizard Kit Rodriguez to participate in an urgent off-planet intervention intended to save man...
dduane.link
February 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM
At the #Ebooks Direct store: Is there a #ValentinesDay #YoungWizards novel? Of course! CAUTION: contains planetary destruction, parental discretion, tree octopuses, a #StarWars filmbinge 2000 light years from Earth, not-so-dead pets, aphrodisiac ketchup... and candy hearts. dduane.link/YWLifeboats
Wow! Look at that green shoot! Will the government take credit for this growth industry?
Drug consumption has rocketed over the past two years. Meth use has nearly doubled during that time. Support for people affected by drug abuse needs more support given this weight of consumption.
February 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Wow! Look at that green shoot! Will the government take credit for this growth industry?
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I actually don't think there's anything more beautiful than a group of dorks with varying flavors of neurodivergence pretending to be a group of equally varied little freaks who wander the countryside seeking adventure and justice for a few hours a week.
February 10, 2026 at 6:28 PM
I actually don't think there's anything more beautiful than a group of dorks with varying flavors of neurodivergence pretending to be a group of equally varied little freaks who wander the countryside seeking adventure and justice for a few hours a week.
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Australia: let’s roll out so much rooftop solar you can have free power during the day
NZ: businesses are closing down because they can’t afford power so we’re building a one billion dollar fossil fuel terminal so we can keep not having free power
NZ: businesses are closing down because they can’t afford power so we’re building a one billion dollar fossil fuel terminal so we can keep not having free power
New liquified natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'?
New liquified natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'?
The government wants taxpayers to pay for a new liquified natural gas import terminal, but is promising lower power prices will come as a result.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Australia: let’s roll out so much rooftop solar you can have free power during the day
NZ: businesses are closing down because they can’t afford power so we’re building a one billion dollar fossil fuel terminal so we can keep not having free power
NZ: businesses are closing down because they can’t afford power so we’re building a one billion dollar fossil fuel terminal so we can keep not having free power
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Just so we're all totally clear here. Everyone has to pay more because this government scrapped projects for electrification, ignored advice from the sector on transitioning off gas, and wants to build a terminal that is unlikely to be usable for $1 billion plus - money they said we didn't have.
February 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Just so we're all totally clear here. Everyone has to pay more because this government scrapped projects for electrification, ignored advice from the sector on transitioning off gas, and wants to build a terminal that is unlikely to be usable for $1 billion plus - money they said we didn't have.
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"Your pets may not necessarily love it when you kiss and hug them"
Yeah well I may not necessarily love picking up poop so I guess we're all gonna have to make some sacrifices.
Yeah well I may not necessarily love picking up poop so I guess we're all gonna have to make some sacrifices.
February 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM
"Your pets may not necessarily love it when you kiss and hug them"
Yeah well I may not necessarily love picking up poop so I guess we're all gonna have to make some sacrifices.
Yeah well I may not necessarily love picking up poop so I guess we're all gonna have to make some sacrifices.
This is the middle of summer?
February 9, 2026 at 6:08 PM
This is the middle of summer?
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some of you on here
February 8, 2026 at 11:35 PM
some of you on here
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The Ankh-Fourpork Pizza (pulled pork, chorizo, pepperoni, and bacon) 🍕🍽️🍜
February 7, 2026 at 4:41 AM
The Ankh-Fourpork Pizza (pulled pork, chorizo, pepperoni, and bacon) 🍕🍽️🍜
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Don’t anyone show this to Susan or I’m never gonna be allowed to get an outdoor wok burner
February 7, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Don’t anyone show this to Susan or I’m never gonna be allowed to get an outdoor wok burner
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I've taken the paywall off this piece, just for today, in case anybody would like a read. It's one of my favourite things I've written lately. www.tom-cox.com/my-ex-husban...
My Ex-Husband's Landlady
This is one of my favourite bits of short fiction I wrote last year. I'm posting it here, unpaywalled, for 24 hours, in an effort to lure a few people into subscribing and as a taster for the collecti...
www.tom-cox.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:21 PM
I've taken the paywall off this piece, just for today, in case anybody would like a read. It's one of my favourite things I've written lately. www.tom-cox.com/my-ex-husban...
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"Have you tried turning if off and turning it back on again? OK, now how about we try turning it off and turning it back on again...
"Have you tried turning if off and turning it back on again? OK, now how about we try turning it off and turning it back on again...
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
At least daily or more often:
"Kia ora, e hoa mā. Nau mai ki tēnei kōrero"
At least daily or more often:
"Kia ora, e hoa mā. Nau mai ki tēnei kōrero"
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
“What we need to do is … “
“What we need to do is … “
February 8, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"Have you tried turning if off and turning it back on again? OK, now how about we try turning it off and turning it back on again...
"Have you tried turning if off and turning it back on again? OK, now how about we try turning it off and turning it back on again...
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the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
MY KIDS: so why are there muppets in the AUDIENCE
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
February 8, 2026 at 6:22 AM
the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
8000sqM of roof, and not a single solar panel. In Canterbury. High tech my arse.
New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury
New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury
Enatel's new 8000 square metre factory is situated by Christchurch Airport.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 3, 2026 at 11:19 PM
8000sqM of roof, and not a single solar panel. In Canterbury. High tech my arse.
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I regret to inform you that “1979” by Smashing Pumpkins was released in 1996, which is now 30 years ago. Meaning a similar song released in 2026 would be called “2009”
February 2, 2026 at 10:49 PM
I regret to inform you that “1979” by Smashing Pumpkins was released in 1996, which is now 30 years ago. Meaning a similar song released in 2026 would be called “2009”
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Today is definitely muggy!
Tomorrow will be tueggy
Followed by weggy, thurggy and fruggy
Tomorrow will be tueggy
Followed by weggy, thurggy and fruggy
February 2, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Today is definitely muggy!
Tomorrow will be tueggy
Followed by weggy, thurggy and fruggy
Tomorrow will be tueggy
Followed by weggy, thurggy and fruggy
Geez, if it was any more muggy out there it would have stolen my wallet at knifepoint!
February 2, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Geez, if it was any more muggy out there it would have stolen my wallet at knifepoint!
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As requested, some personal thoughts on forgiveness from a therapist who works mainly with people suffering from PTSD, and who has recovered from PTSD himself.
Gonna lay my stall out early by saying I'm not a fan of the concept!
Gonna lay my stall out early by saying I'm not a fan of the concept!
February 1, 2026 at 7:40 AM
As requested, some personal thoughts on forgiveness from a therapist who works mainly with people suffering from PTSD, and who has recovered from PTSD himself.
Gonna lay my stall out early by saying I'm not a fan of the concept!
Gonna lay my stall out early by saying I'm not a fan of the concept!
That's a lot of goats 🐐
February 1, 2026 at 2:24 AM
That's a lot of goats 🐐
What Sausage May Come
Goodbye Pork Sausage
Came a Hot Sausage
January 30, 2026 at 8:12 AM
What Sausage May Come
W - Whiskey.
For medicinal purposes...
For medicinal purposes...
January 30, 2026 at 3:39 AM
W - Whiskey.
For medicinal purposes...
For medicinal purposes...