(Dr) Gretchen Miller
@gretchenmiller.bsky.social
Independent enviro podcaster | Pottery | sculpture | bush gardens | bantams | floating in the blue blue ocean | the oh-so-strange workings of the human heart | ex-ABC RN | https://muddyochreceramics.bigcartel.com/
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September 28, 2025 at 3:10 AM
The latest buzzterm for slicing and dicing at the ABC is 'goat trails' as in, we need to reduce the numbers of goat trails (and presumably all walk in lockstep/goosestep on one shining path).
I observed tht goats are feral pests usually shot by helicopters, so there's that. #ABC #fuckproductivity
I observed tht goats are feral pests usually shot by helicopters, so there's that. #ABC #fuckproductivity
September 17, 2025 at 4:59 AM
The latest buzzterm for slicing and dicing at the ABC is 'goat trails' as in, we need to reduce the numbers of goat trails (and presumably all walk in lockstep/goosestep on one shining path).
I observed tht goats are feral pests usually shot by helicopters, so there's that. #ABC #fuckproductivity
I observed tht goats are feral pests usually shot by helicopters, so there's that. #ABC #fuckproductivity
Australia Post suspending all commercial postage to the US. Extraordinary times. I mean, you can still send items of zero commercial value (a letter?) ... but... wow.
August 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Australia Post suspending all commercial postage to the US. Extraordinary times. I mean, you can still send items of zero commercial value (a letter?) ... but... wow.
I wish he was a national joke. But he's a national (alleged) rapist - well, at least two states. Or is it three. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Bruce Lehrmann has become a ‘national joke’ and can’t afford barrister for defamation appeal, his lawyer says
Former Liberal staffer’s lawyer begins three-day appeal hearing by apologising to justices for her client’s failure to appoint an experienced barrister
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2025 at 7:19 AM
I wish he was a national joke. But he's a national (alleged) rapist - well, at least two states. Or is it three. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I couldn't help noticing Luke Kemp in "Goliath's curse" writes of the 'dark triad' qualities ... narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy. My research looked at the qualities of people who step up to rescue ruined landscapes and wildlife and their qualities were: humility, attunement and courage.
August 10, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I couldn't help noticing Luke Kemp in "Goliath's curse" writes of the 'dark triad' qualities ... narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy. My research looked at the qualities of people who step up to rescue ruined landscapes and wildlife and their qualities were: humility, attunement and courage.
Out of interest, what would Americans do if its government declared only one vote per household? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...?
Pete Hegseth reposts video that says women shouldn’t be allowed to vote
Progressive evangelical group says ideas shared by pastors and amplified by defense secretary are ‘very disturbing’
www.theguardian.com
August 10, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Out of interest, what would Americans do if its government declared only one vote per household? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...?
"Don't be a dick." Immortal words. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse
An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished
www.theguardian.com
August 3, 2025 at 12:50 AM
"Don't be a dick." Immortal words. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The comments! lol.
"clots and prayers". "Every day we are closer to the Big Beautiful Obituary". etc.
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"clots and prayers". "Every day we are closer to the Big Beautiful Obituary". etc.
www.instagram.com/p/DMO0GrtxX-g/
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July 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The comments! lol.
"clots and prayers". "Every day we are closer to the Big Beautiful Obituary". etc.
www.instagram.com/p/DMO0GrtxX-g/
"clots and prayers". "Every day we are closer to the Big Beautiful Obituary". etc.
www.instagram.com/p/DMO0GrtxX-g/
Reposted by (Dr) Gretchen Miller
In 2023-24 Australia collected more than four times more from HECS repayments than the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax.
“In Australia, we subsidize the fossil fuel industry, and we charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.”
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
“In Australia, we subsidize the fossil fuel industry, and we charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.”
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
July 23, 2025 at 6:46 AM
In 2023-24 Australia collected more than four times more from HECS repayments than the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax.
“In Australia, we subsidize the fossil fuel industry, and we charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.”
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
“In Australia, we subsidize the fossil fuel industry, and we charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.”
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
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Reposted by (Dr) Gretchen Miller
July 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Reposted by (Dr) Gretchen Miller
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July 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Let's be clear: MAGA world does not actually care about pedophiles. If MAGA officials cared, they'd be making a sustained effort to gather the expertise to pursue it. They're not. It's just another distraction.
In 37 states underage marriage is legal. substack.com/home/post/p-...
In 37 states underage marriage is legal. substack.com/home/post/p-...
What will it take for MAGA to abandon Trump?
The Epstein matter provides a clue
substack.com
July 18, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Let's be clear: MAGA world does not actually care about pedophiles. If MAGA officials cared, they'd be making a sustained effort to gather the expertise to pursue it. They're not. It's just another distraction.
In 37 states underage marriage is legal. substack.com/home/post/p-...
In 37 states underage marriage is legal. substack.com/home/post/p-...
Trump and his bestie.
I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Donald Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared.
July 12, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Trump and his bestie.
Just because it's kink, doesn't mean it's safe. Also, in het sexuality mostly it's just blokes being cnts.
So to speak. Well worth a read. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
So to speak. Well worth a read. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘There is no safe way to do it’: the rapid rise and horrifying risks of choking during sex
Now thought to be the second most common cause of stroke in women under 40, it can also lead to difficulty swallowing, incontinence, seizures, memory problems, depression, anxiety and miscarriage. How...
www.theguardian.com
July 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Just because it's kink, doesn't mean it's safe. Also, in het sexuality mostly it's just blokes being cnts.
So to speak. Well worth a read. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
So to speak. Well worth a read. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
So the party changes its all-the-way-through spots. Just bleaches its racism like it would it's arsehole?
That's bizarre to me.
I mean, racism is what the party stands for. It's what it shits on the daily.
Without racism, what is the #LNP? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
That's bizarre to me.
I mean, racism is what the party stands for. It's what it shits on the daily.
Without racism, what is the #LNP? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Real people, real families’: Coalition signals dramatic shift away from anti-immigration rhetoric of Dutton era
Exclusive: Shadow immigration minister promises a new tone when talking about migrants as Liberals work to rebuild support among multicultural communities
www.theguardian.com
June 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
So the party changes its all-the-way-through spots. Just bleaches its racism like it would it's arsehole?
That's bizarre to me.
I mean, racism is what the party stands for. It's what it shits on the daily.
Without racism, what is the #LNP? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
That's bizarre to me.
I mean, racism is what the party stands for. It's what it shits on the daily.
Without racism, what is the #LNP? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Stolen Joke from Kenny Everett (yes I'm old):
Kingdoms have aKing,
Empires have an Emperor,
USA is a Country, so you have ...a Trump.
Childish but then so is the orange toddler.
Kingdoms have aKing,
Empires have an Emperor,
USA is a Country, so you have ...a Trump.
Childish but then so is the orange toddler.
June 15, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Stolen Joke from Kenny Everett (yes I'm old):
Kingdoms have aKing,
Empires have an Emperor,
USA is a Country, so you have ...a Trump.
Childish but then so is the orange toddler.
Kingdoms have aKing,
Empires have an Emperor,
USA is a Country, so you have ...a Trump.
Childish but then so is the orange toddler.
OMG you have to laugh. How thick are these people?
But meanwhile, democrat senators are now being killed? Murica, you've jumped the shark and lost the fucking plot.
But meanwhile, democrat senators are now being killed? Murica, you've jumped the shark and lost the fucking plot.
"Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is a protest song that critiques the social injustice and class disparities within the Vietnam War draft system.
I did not edit this, this is the actual parade with the actual music being played.
CINEMATIC
CINEMATIC
June 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
OMG you have to laugh. How thick are these people?
But meanwhile, democrat senators are now being killed? Murica, you've jumped the shark and lost the fucking plot.
But meanwhile, democrat senators are now being killed? Murica, you've jumped the shark and lost the fucking plot.
USA has completely jumped the shark. Political killings now?
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
Minnesota Rep. Hortman and husband killed, Sen. Hoffman and wife wounded in politically motivated shootings, Gov. Walz says
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings overnight, Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday. Autho...
www.cbsnews.com
June 15, 2025 at 2:03 AM
USA has completely jumped the shark. Political killings now?
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
That footage of him in sweatshirt and jeans meeting tRump on the tarmac back during the California fires... and him shaking tRump's hand and not letting go. And then speaking prettttty directly (with finger pointing) had 'Presidential' written all over it. (And Melania kissed him after, lol)
Gotta love Gavin at this moment in time
'Newsom isn’t just holding the line—he is the line'
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
'Newsom isn’t just holding the line—he is the line'
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
Gavin Newsom is Meeting The Moment
When fascists play cosplay coup, real leaders plant their feet and light them the F up—with lawsuits, facts, and an actual spine.
open.substack.com
June 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM
That footage of him in sweatshirt and jeans meeting tRump on the tarmac back during the California fires... and him shaking tRump's hand and not letting go. And then speaking prettttty directly (with finger pointing) had 'Presidential' written all over it. (And Melania kissed him after, lol)
Honestly, what are we thinking?
It's time to start grieving....
It's time to start grieving....
June 9, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Honestly, what are we thinking?
It's time to start grieving....
It's time to start grieving....
LAPD doing what they do best.
Yeah. Found a few. bsky.app/profile/chad...
Four LAPD officers on horseback surround a man laying on the ground, trample him, and beat him with their polycarbonate "saber" batons.
June 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM
LAPD doing what they do best.
Couple of outcomes from the 'naked' raku glaze firing I did with a group from Central Coast Potters last weekend. The smokey, high-intensity process is reflected in the three dimensional smoke-imprinted mystery held in the surface of the pot. An intoxicating medium.
muddyochreceramics.bigcartel.com
muddyochreceramics.bigcartel.com
June 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Couple of outcomes from the 'naked' raku glaze firing I did with a group from Central Coast Potters last weekend. The smokey, high-intensity process is reflected in the three dimensional smoke-imprinted mystery held in the surface of the pot. An intoxicating medium.
muddyochreceramics.bigcartel.com
muddyochreceramics.bigcartel.com
I donate to these guys. It's so cheap, only $120 AUD a year, and has a big impact. They don't harrass you, or relentlessly send distressing stories, but I know with my paltry dollars these gorgeous creatures are getting help.
Please consider.
freethebears.org/pages/origins
Please consider.
freethebears.org/pages/origins
Free the Bears
BREAKING NEWS, LAOS: We've received evidence of a male moon bear kept for years in a tiny cage in northern Laos. He urgently needs our help. Our government partners are currently investigating the...
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May 31, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I donate to these guys. It's so cheap, only $120 AUD a year, and has a big impact. They don't harrass you, or relentlessly send distressing stories, but I know with my paltry dollars these gorgeous creatures are getting help.
Please consider.
freethebears.org/pages/origins
Please consider.
freethebears.org/pages/origins