Andrew Smith
@intheologus.bsky.social
Not a theologian: Presbyterian; Pakeha; archivist 🇳🇿
One human and one white cat
Subjectively left-wing politics, sometimes looking out the window.
Te Tiriti is awake and active - let’s keep it that way
One human and one white cat
Subjectively left-wing politics, sometimes looking out the window.
Te Tiriti is awake and active - let’s keep it that way
Before playing a Doctor Who homage on International Tardis Day on RNZ Concert, Miro Shimaoka is playing some oud music from the Penguin Cafe Orchestra. I hope someone explains the pun to him.
November 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Before playing a Doctor Who homage on International Tardis Day on RNZ Concert, Miro Shimaoka is playing some oud music from the Penguin Cafe Orchestra. I hope someone explains the pun to him.
I wonder what happened to Pope Francis’ jazz collection.
He said "Amen" straight into the drop
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
November 22, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I wonder what happened to Pope Francis’ jazz collection.
Beware the Christmas Elves.
November 22, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Beware the Christmas Elves.
The people are arriving for the Chi Gung conference at the College. That would explain why it's raining!
November 21, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The people are arriving for the Chi Gung conference at the College. That would explain why it's raining!
Reposted by Andrew Smith
Quick cartoon. I was hoping to stay unplugged this week but I saw some news and had to take a break to draw this out. I think we all needed to see it realized.
November 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Quick cartoon. I was hoping to stay unplugged this week but I saw some news and had to take a break to draw this out. I think we all needed to see it realized.
Reposted by Andrew Smith
Among all the severe weather, you may have missed that we passed our 1000th post on bluesky today 🥳
Spread the word and tell your friends we're here as we creep towards 1000 followers. 36 to go!
Spread the word and tell your friends we're here as we creep towards 1000 followers. 36 to go!
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Among all the severe weather, you may have missed that we passed our 1000th post on bluesky today 🥳
Spread the word and tell your friends we're here as we creep towards 1000 followers. 36 to go!
Spread the word and tell your friends we're here as we creep towards 1000 followers. 36 to go!
Clicks on article to see which karakia offended them. I think I used "Tuwhera" by Scotty Morrison in an intercessory prayer at church without offending anyone because it works so well. The Community Board Members in question seem indelicate to me.
November 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Clicks on article to see which karakia offended them. I think I used "Tuwhera" by Scotty Morrison in an intercessory prayer at church without offending anyone because it works so well. The Community Board Members in question seem indelicate to me.
Returning to Dunedin on the bus after a visit to my mother in Invercargill I noticed the billboards the National Party had up on the oneway. Awfully decent of the Party to tell us how much the polls are panicking them, I thought.
November 10, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Returning to Dunedin on the bus after a visit to my mother in Invercargill I noticed the billboards the National Party had up on the oneway. Awfully decent of the Party to tell us how much the polls are panicking them, I thought.
Three nights in Invercargill to see my mother - she's moved care homes, still reasonably ticking over mentally for 93 yrs old - I return to the College, and with exams over, it is empty of residents. The kenopsia begins for the summer.
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Three nights in Invercargill to see my mother - she's moved care homes, still reasonably ticking over mentally for 93 yrs old - I return to the College, and with exams over, it is empty of residents. The kenopsia begins for the summer.
Reposted by Andrew Smith
🧵Out Now! Tiny Moments of Joy: Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand
It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(1)
It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(1)
November 9, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🧵Out Now! Tiny Moments of Joy: Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand
It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(1)
It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(1)
Reposted by Andrew Smith
Share this to scare Brian Tamaki
November 8, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Share this to scare Brian Tamaki
Maybe if America gave priority with migration to the Christian population in Nigeria that would create some relief to the existing tensions in that country.
November 3, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Maybe if America gave priority with migration to the Christian population in Nigeria that would create some relief to the existing tensions in that country.
At first scroll I thought it was too early in November to be lighting Christmas trees in public.
November 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
At first scroll I thought it was too early in November to be lighting Christmas trees in public.
If the president does decide to go to Scotland then I'm sure the Scots can work out the notes to play bagpipes on the golf course. It's a very catchy tune.
October 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
If the president does decide to go to Scotland then I'm sure the Scots can work out the notes to play bagpipes on the golf course. It's a very catchy tune.
I went across the carpark to empty my tea leaves in the garden; the air was cold enough that I could see my breath.
October 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I went across the carpark to empty my tea leaves in the garden; the air was cold enough that I could see my breath.
The braided river may have eddies, it may go down to the aquifer, it is always moving. The risk of high nitrate levels comes from other sources than the river itself.
October 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The braided river may have eddies, it may go down to the aquifer, it is always moving. The risk of high nitrate levels comes from other sources than the river itself.
I would like to say my religious readings this morning changed from Nineteenth Week after Pentecost to Ninth Week before Christmas. This is not a drill.
October 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I would like to say my religious readings this morning changed from Nineteenth Week after Pentecost to Ninth Week before Christmas. This is not a drill.
Today I picked up my first carton of Bundaberg spiced ginger beer at the supermarket, and it's not even Halloween yet.
October 25, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Today I picked up my first carton of Bundaberg spiced ginger beer at the supermarket, and it's not even Halloween yet.
After a windstorm that brought down trees in New Zealand what should we brace ourselves for next?
October 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
After a windstorm that brought down trees in New Zealand what should we brace ourselves for next?
Just printed out the church service sheets for Sunday. Momentarily confused because the coming events now go through to December, and it's too early to be announcing carol services. We haven't had Halloween yet!
October 23, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Just printed out the church service sheets for Sunday. Momentarily confused because the coming events now go through to December, and it's too early to be announcing carol services. We haven't had Halloween yet!
Reposted by Andrew Smith
My son sent this one from near the Clocktower building at Otago Uni
October 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
My son sent this one from near the Clocktower building at Otago Uni
Got it. I will not call the new gymnasium building at the White House the 'Epstein Ballroom'.
The Epstein Ballroom it is
Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!
October 23, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Got it. I will not call the new gymnasium building at the White House the 'Epstein Ballroom'.
The wind is wuthering in the college quad outside my window at the moment.
October 23, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The wind is wuthering in the college quad outside my window at the moment.
Pleasantly warm wind in Dunedin at lunchtime, just beware accidental death from above.
October 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Pleasantly warm wind in Dunedin at lunchtime, just beware accidental death from above.