Joanne Jacobs
@joannejacobs.bsky.social
Was @joannejacobs on the bird site.
Woman astronaut named Australian of the Year. Wonderful! https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-25/australian-of-the-year-awards-2026/106267536
Live: Space industry trailblazer named Australian of the Year 2026
Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been named 2026 Australian of the Year for making history as the first Australian to qualify as an astronaut under the nation's space program.
www.abc.net.au
January 25, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Woman astronaut named Australian of the Year. Wonderful! https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-25/australian-of-the-year-awards-2026/106267536
My lovely friends after a darn good late Xmas lunch.
January 25, 2026 at 6:34 AM
My lovely friends after a darn good late Xmas lunch.
Lovely day with a swim in Burnie and a relaxing day in Penguin. Now heading for test. G'nite all. And for those in the heat on the mainland, *sustaining vibes*.
January 24, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Lovely day with a swim in Burnie and a relaxing day in Penguin. Now heading for test. G'nite all. And for those in the heat on the mainland, *sustaining vibes*.
Arrived in sunny Penguin! :)
January 23, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Arrived in sunny Penguin! :)
A very welcome cool change is buffeting my home right now. 💙
January 21, 2026 at 9:41 AM
A very welcome cool change is buffeting my home right now. 💙
So this would appear to be bad. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-20/calvary-mater-hospital-maggot-infestation/106247526
Patients evacuated after maggot discovery shuts down hospital ward
Patients have been transferred out of the Calvary Mater Hospital in Newcastle after maggots were discovered in a hospital room.
www.abc.net.au
January 20, 2026 at 5:53 AM
So this would appear to be bad. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-20/calvary-mater-hospital-maggot-infestation/106247526
Morning folks! Great to be getting up before the sun again 😊
January 19, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Morning folks! Great to be getting up before the sun again 😊
So I've found that the tree that cascades over my fence is a dwarf plum. Here's tonight's bounty. I lost as many as I picked and I barely got to the edge of the boughs so overladen with fruit.
January 18, 2026 at 9:05 AM
So I've found that the tree that cascades over my fence is a dwarf plum. Here's tonight's bounty. I lost as many as I picked and I barely got to the edge of the boughs so overladen with fruit.
Three stages of rhubarb crumble glory.
January 18, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Three stages of rhubarb crumble glory.
The funniest thing about this story of how the Liberal Party so spectacularly failed at the last Australian Federal election is that *they are still doing it, even on the report of their failure*. https://www.abc.net.
January 17, 2026 at 8:35 PM
The funniest thing about this story of how the Liberal Party so spectacularly failed at the last Australian Federal election is that *they are still doing it, even on the report of their failure*. https://www.abc.net.
Mon dieu! I'm watching a French film.
At this time of year, I'm used to speaking French. So I'm just ... Leaning in.
At this time of year, I'm used to speaking French. So I'm just ... Leaning in.
January 16, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Mon dieu! I'm watching a French film.
At this time of year, I'm used to speaking French. So I'm just ... Leaning in.
At this time of year, I'm used to speaking French. So I'm just ... Leaning in.
Tonight I plan to read books.
Apparently this is not fashionable anymore. I don't care.
Apparently this is not fashionable anymore. I don't care.
January 15, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Tonight I plan to read books.
Apparently this is not fashionable anymore. I don't care.
Apparently this is not fashionable anymore. I don't care.
What's the moment at the end of the day when you say: "YES! MY WORK IS DONE AND NOW I SHALL RELAX!"?
January 13, 2026 at 8:52 AM
What's the moment at the end of the day when you say: "YES! MY WORK IS DONE AND NOW I SHALL RELAX!"?
Thinking of spending my Monday night doing absolutely nothing.
January 12, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Thinking of spending my Monday night doing absolutely nothing.
I've had a lovely weekend with beautiful friends.
January 11, 2026 at 6:52 AM
I've had a lovely weekend with beautiful friends.
I managed to survive 29°C in Launceston today, while walking.
That's the highest temperature I can deal with, particularly while walking.
That's the highest temperature I can deal with, particularly while walking.
January 4, 2026 at 10:27 AM
I managed to survive 29°C in Launceston today, while walking.
That's the highest temperature I can deal with, particularly while walking.
That's the highest temperature I can deal with, particularly while walking.
Who needs the rule of law?
January 3, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Who needs the rule of law?
9pm and 20°C.
Far too hot for me.
Far too hot for me.
January 3, 2026 at 10:03 AM
9pm and 20°C.
Far too hot for me.
Far too hot for me.
January 2, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Tonight's inner peace wisdom. Aren't we all?
January 1, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Tonight's inner peace wisdom. Aren't we all?
Good morning and Happy New Year all! I slept soundly through all the fireworks and celebrations last night. So I'll have to catch up on YouTube!
December 31, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Good morning and Happy New Year all! I slept soundly through all the fireworks and celebrations last night. So I'll have to catch up on YouTube!
Happy new year, all!
December 31, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Happy new year, all!