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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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...
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#BHN So we now officially say ACT is pro slavery.
Who had that on their BINGO card for 2026? #nzpol #nzpolitics
Who had that on their BINGO card for 2026? #nzpol #nzpolitics
January 29, 2026 at 6:42 AM
#BHN So we now officially say ACT is pro slavery.
Who had that on their BINGO card for 2026? #nzpol #nzpolitics
Who had that on their BINGO card for 2026? #nzpol #nzpolitics
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These fraught times call for a show with what is either an intentionally or unintentionally hilarious title, and which I will be talking about for the rest of the year
January 28, 2026 at 6:55 PM
These fraught times call for a show with what is either an intentionally or unintentionally hilarious title, and which I will be talking about for the rest of the year
I might be getting older, but I'm getting stronger...
I can lift $100 of groceries with one hand!
I can lift $100 of groceries with one hand!
January 28, 2026 at 11:03 PM
I might be getting older, but I'm getting stronger...
I can lift $100 of groceries with one hand!
I can lift $100 of groceries with one hand!
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Since it’s an election year I hope we can talk about how this government is responsible for deliberate withholding of healthcare to make some numbers on a piece of paper look good for their donors
January 25, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Since it’s an election year I hope we can talk about how this government is responsible for deliberate withholding of healthcare to make some numbers on a piece of paper look good for their donors
Ayyy, youse guys lookin' for a guy? I know a guy - a guy wit dose "technical skills" knowhaddimean.
10:00, back bar of Il Palermo, ask for Big Tony...
10:00, back bar of Il Palermo, ask for Big Tony...
January 27, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Ayyy, youse guys lookin' for a guy? I know a guy - a guy wit dose "technical skills" knowhaddimean.
10:00, back bar of Il Palermo, ask for Big Tony...
10:00, back bar of Il Palermo, ask for Big Tony...
Five concerts you’ve seen with women lead singers
Hole
Gin Wigmore
The Fan Club
Halestorm
Paramore
Hole
Gin Wigmore
The Fan Club
Halestorm
Paramore
Five concerts you’ve seen with women lead singers
Cowboy Junkies
Blondie
Cyndi Lauper
Bic Runga
Tami Neilson
Cowboy Junkies
Blondie
Cyndi Lauper
Bic Runga
Tami Neilson
Five concerts you’ve seen with women lead singers
The Pretenders
Eurythmics
Pink
When the cats away
Evanescence
The Pretenders
Eurythmics
Pink
When the cats away
Evanescence
January 24, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Five concerts you’ve seen with women lead singers
Hole
Gin Wigmore
The Fan Club
Halestorm
Paramore
Hole
Gin Wigmore
The Fan Club
Halestorm
Paramore
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laying on my deathbed surrounded by my children grandchildren and great grandchildren. i can feel the light leaving my being, everything dimming as my corporeal form and immortal soul disentangle. i urge my oldest closer and whisper softly in his ear "I wish I had argued with strangers online more"
January 21, 2026 at 6:02 PM
laying on my deathbed surrounded by my children grandchildren and great grandchildren. i can feel the light leaving my being, everything dimming as my corporeal form and immortal soul disentangle. i urge my oldest closer and whisper softly in his ear "I wish I had argued with strangers online more"
Dead cat bounce anyone?
After 21 months of pain, services sector finally turns the corner
After 21 months of pain, services sector finally turns the corner
Services sector activity leapt higher in December, expanding for the first time in nearly two years.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 20, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Dead cat bounce anyone?
My dog appears to have decided upon a new career as an eastern European grandmother.
January 18, 2026 at 6:54 AM
My dog appears to have decided upon a new career as an eastern European grandmother.
Ruin a band by changing one letter.
Skid Cow
Skid Cow
Ruin a band by changing one letter
Guns'n'Noses
Guns'n'Noses
Ruin a band by changing one letter
Supertrump
Supertrump
January 16, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Ruin a band by changing one letter.
Skid Cow
Skid Cow