Rebecca McMurtrie
marymayhem.bsky.social
Rebecca McMurtrie
@marymayhem.bsky.social
Teacher of the smallest humans, lover of nature, good books, great food and great chats. slow on the comments but fast on the likes
Ive promised to crochet candy canes for my ECE centre and am struggling to find a good pattern? Any crochet guru out there that can help?
November 24, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Ohhhhh animals are my weakness. I carry spiders out to safety and wish I could do the same for mice. Love dogs and cat, have 2 dogs myself. Feel like I could die happy if I saw Nessie
A new question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
November 24, 2025 at 6:15 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ
To my giftee, im so excited to see what you think of based on the few facts I have shared. The time, energy and effort of being a gift giver is enough to already make me feel special. A personal note, something small, recycled, home made or secondhand hand will be treasured here
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Reposted by Rebecca McMurtrie
NZ Human Rights Commission: “It is a clear breach of their human rights and will cause unnecessary harm and distress to vulnerable young people”
Ban on puberty blockers serious human rights infringement
tikatangata.org.nz
November 21, 2025 at 4:54 AM
The only perk of walking the dogs on a very rainy day, making them look like this with their towels while they wait to be dried off
November 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Aversions to very strongly scented perfumes or candles, prefer cotton and smooth/soft materials, have an aversion to microfiber and polarfleece material. And the dreaded dairy sensitive tummy- but as I have mentioned- my taste buds and self control wane at times
Today's #SecretSantaAoNZ question is a pretty important one.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
November 20, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Today is officially MATCH DAY!!!!

If you haven’t posted on the hashtag yet then now is the time! #SecretSantaAoNZ If you don’t know what to say @witchnwords.bsky.social has some great prompt questions. Or do some post using the hashtag. Tell us about yourself. Post pics.
a woman wearing a santa hat is holding a bag with the words secret santa written on the bottom
ALT: a woman wearing a santa hat is holding a bag with the words secret santa written on the bottom
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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I don’t care what or why, the government should never have a say in what a doctor can prescribe for what reason, that’s between the doctor and patient.
November 19, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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Hey trans-folk, non-binary and takatapui peeps I see you, we see you. Your value as a human being isn't contingent on your genitals or karyotypes matching your gender. Ignore the TERFs & bigoted cockwombles if you can, take time out if you need. Our society is enriched cause you're you.

#nzpol
November 19, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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Hey cis fam have a read about what’s happening. Think how you can support trans folks in your life, in particular young ones and their whānau patha.nz/news
NEWS | Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa Inc. (PATHA)
patha.nz
November 19, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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The cruelty is a feature. It’s not ok. We must must must protect trans kids #TransRightsAreHumanRights
November 19, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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The stopping of puberty blockers for our rangatahi is solely a POLITICAL move made by people uninformed and unqualified to make such a decision #nzpol
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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They illegally blocked a best practices document the government commissioned from experts and then disregarded it.
Zero surprises that the brainless transphobic health minister in NZ ignored all expert advice and evidence and banned puberty blockers for trans youth. Literal blood on his hands.

www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-...
www.beehive.govt.nz
November 19, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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Today is officially MATCH DAY!!!!

If you haven’t posted on the hashtag yet then now is the time! #SecretSantaAoNZ If you don’t know what to say @witchnwords.bsky.social has some great prompt questions. Quote post or use as a guide to do some post using the hashtag. Or just tell us about yourself.
November 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
I crochet, walk my dogs daily, read books listen to audio books and cook to relax
New question #SecretSantaAoNZ
Remember, sign-ups close today.
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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New question #SecretSantaAoNZ
Remember, sign-ups close today.
November 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I collect second hand books and read some- these are two distinct hobbies. I crochet and collect wool. Im a teacher so new stationery and a good pen is always treasured ( no diaries though, i have no follow through to write important dates down. Plants die in my care
Question time #SecretSantaAoNZ
What do you collect? If you were a dragon what would you hoard?
November 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
My favourite colours are blues and purples. I love many colours in theory, but I wear dark blue, dark greens, black greys, deep reds and purples. I like silver jewellery, and for the house natural wood tones and stone colours.
Today's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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These are all valid points, but none of them matter as much as the fact that McSkimming was a cop. And a senior cop.

It doesn't matter who his victim was, because no matter who they were He Was A Police Officer aka one of the most powerful people in everyday society.
HDPA in full victim blaming mode here. Let's remember Ms Z was:
1. 20 years his junior
2. A player he coached in sport
3. His employee
4. Threatened by him over job
5. Blackmailed by him threatening to release intimate photos
6. Constantly told no one would believe her
It's not just one bad apple Mr Mitchell but many more that failed to protect and care for this woman.
#nzpol
November 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
If you see this post a bird
November 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Where do I sign??
Petition for men to stop enabling predatory behaviour in every sphere of life and start calling their mates out and for our justice system to stop being sympathetic to perpetrators and for media to stop writing articles just asking questions about women daring to raise their voice - in every sphere.
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Im a foodie, there isnt much that could be delivered by post i don't enjoy. I have difficulty with dairy and usually refrain- but will sometimes forgo symptoms for something decadent in chocolate.
Time for another question #SecretSantaAoNZ
What are your favourite foods? Least favourite? What can't you eat? What are your go to foods FOR MORALE?
Quote or reply with your answers.
November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Has anyone got eczema on their eyelids from hayfever before? Is that a thing?... also has anyone ever managed to spell eczema correct the first time without googling it?
November 13, 2025 at 7:40 AM
I have two gorgeous dogs Missy and Luna.
Missy is a golden retriever x goldendoodle that looks like the goldendoodle didn't and Luna is a nova scotia duck tolling retriever. Both are happily spoilt daily.
November 13, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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Hey Aotearoa, who likes sending presents to random strangers? You know there's an app for that, right?

Elisabeth takes part as @thesewphist.bsky.social, but we also love helping other Santas out - if you order from us, we're happy to gift wrap, write in the card, and send directly on your behalf. 🎅
It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas,
With sign up going live!🎶🎵

So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 AM