Sophie Fern
@sophiefern.bsky.social
I read poetry to rare lizards.
I love it when it rains at seedling-watering-hour, especially as I have been in my PJs since about 5pm.
November 14, 2025 at 6:17 AM
I love it when it rains at seedling-watering-hour, especially as I have been in my PJs since about 5pm.
OU Press is re-issuing some Robin Hyde including "Wednesday's Children" attn @nzdodo.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 5:50 AM
OU Press is re-issuing some Robin Hyde including "Wednesday's Children" attn @nzdodo.bsky.social
Assuming that most of this end of Ōtepoti has also lost water?
Pipe burst on hillside road according to the DCC
Pipe burst on hillside road according to the DCC
November 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Assuming that most of this end of Ōtepoti has also lost water?
Pipe burst on hillside road according to the DCC
Pipe burst on hillside road according to the DCC
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Terrible biosecurity news. 😔
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Terrible biosecurity news. 😔
Hey Otago friends - did you know that the ORC is looking for your (yes YOUR!) feedback on a biodiversity strategy?
Even if you don't have huge takes or don't feel madly informed, I am sure that your thoughts will be valuable. So just go for it!
www.orc.govt.nz/your-council...
Even if you don't have huge takes or don't feel madly informed, I am sure that your thoughts will be valuable. So just go for it!
www.orc.govt.nz/your-council...
Indigenous biodiversity strategy update | Otago Regional Council
Share your feedback on Otago’s draft Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy. Learn about our long-term vision to protect native species like our plants, fungi and wildlife.
www.orc.govt.nz
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Hey Otago friends - did you know that the ORC is looking for your (yes YOUR!) feedback on a biodiversity strategy?
Even if you don't have huge takes or don't feel madly informed, I am sure that your thoughts will be valuable. So just go for it!
www.orc.govt.nz/your-council...
Even if you don't have huge takes or don't feel madly informed, I am sure that your thoughts will be valuable. So just go for it!
www.orc.govt.nz/your-council...
Firmly trying to feel my feelings tthis evening. Wish me luck, as this is breaking the habit of an actual lifetime.
November 11, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Firmly trying to feel my feelings tthis evening. Wish me luck, as this is breaking the habit of an actual lifetime.
When politicians say that they want a "mature" or "sensible" or "reasoned" discussion about something, they are saying that if you disagree with their pov, you are being immature, foolish and unreasonable.
November 10, 2025 at 7:17 AM
When politicians say that they want a "mature" or "sensible" or "reasoned" discussion about something, they are saying that if you disagree with their pov, you are being immature, foolish and unreasonable.
My Dad is newly diagnosed with a rhumatic-adjacent conditions and tells me, slightly surprised "you just never feel quite well." Much as I adore him, stopping myself from yelling "this has been me for 36 years and NOW you have some empathy" is taking energy.
November 9, 2025 at 6:40 AM
My Dad is newly diagnosed with a rhumatic-adjacent conditions and tells me, slightly surprised "you just never feel quite well." Much as I adore him, stopping myself from yelling "this has been me for 36 years and NOW you have some empathy" is taking energy.
I recommend using orange juice and peel in your rhubarb jam and slathering it on your Sunday croissants
November 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I recommend using orange juice and peel in your rhubarb jam and slathering it on your Sunday croissants
Puts new lemon tree and fern onto the counter.
"Do you have a loyalty card?"
"Yes"
"Surname"
Me, sighing. "Fern"
"Do you have a loyalty card?"
"Yes"
"Surname"
Me, sighing. "Fern"
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Puts new lemon tree and fern onto the counter.
"Do you have a loyalty card?"
"Yes"
"Surname"
Me, sighing. "Fern"
"Do you have a loyalty card?"
"Yes"
"Surname"
Me, sighing. "Fern"
Among the best things about the new fence is that the Small One and I can play fetch in the garden without her losing her tiny mind and jumping the fence/charging through the hedge. This is especially good on evenings when I've little energy for a proper walk.
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Among the best things about the new fence is that the Small One and I can play fetch in the garden without her losing her tiny mind and jumping the fence/charging through the hedge. This is especially good on evenings when I've little energy for a proper walk.
My work email signature currently has a banner beneath it about our "unique species" and, due to years of evidence-based ranting about the over-use of the term unique in describing our critters, I will no longer send work emails.
November 7, 2025 at 4:49 AM
My work email signature currently has a banner beneath it about our "unique species" and, due to years of evidence-based ranting about the over-use of the term unique in describing our critters, I will no longer send work emails.
The small one was terrified of the fireworks last night. She was basically climbing up me and nothing would sooth her.
Look, I love fireworks. They're beautiful and colourful, and bring light into long dark nights. But allowing them to be let off all over the place is cruel. And we're not that.
Look, I love fireworks. They're beautiful and colourful, and bring light into long dark nights. But allowing them to be let off all over the place is cruel. And we're not that.
November 6, 2025 at 5:40 AM
The small one was terrified of the fireworks last night. She was basically climbing up me and nothing would sooth her.
Look, I love fireworks. They're beautiful and colourful, and bring light into long dark nights. But allowing them to be let off all over the place is cruel. And we're not that.
Look, I love fireworks. They're beautiful and colourful, and bring light into long dark nights. But allowing them to be let off all over the place is cruel. And we're not that.
Outed myself as a total nerd in today's training by enthusiastically putting my hand up to the "who really likes thematic analysis" question.
November 5, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Outed myself as a total nerd in today's training by enthusiastically putting my hand up to the "who really likes thematic analysis" question.
I have training today and have forgotten to bring my work phone and honestly, I’m so not worried
November 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I have training today and have forgotten to bring my work phone and honestly, I’m so not worried
The lyrics that are currently keeping me grounded, in my work and my life, are these:
"If it's down, it's down together,
If it's up, it's up as one"
They are from Operation Mincemeat, sung by submariners. But also are for the time in which we're living.
"If it's down, it's down together,
If it's up, it's up as one"
They are from Operation Mincemeat, sung by submariners. But also are for the time in which we're living.
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The lyrics that are currently keeping me grounded, in my work and my life, are these:
"If it's down, it's down together,
If it's up, it's up as one"
They are from Operation Mincemeat, sung by submariners. But also are for the time in which we're living.
"If it's down, it's down together,
If it's up, it's up as one"
They are from Operation Mincemeat, sung by submariners. But also are for the time in which we're living.
The small one, on the deck, in the sun, being watchful
October 31, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The small one, on the deck, in the sun, being watchful
May I recommend a podcast called 'When we all get to Heaven" which is about MCC San Francisco, which follows how a gay church got through the AIDS crisis. It includes tape recordings from the church at the time and is incredibly moving.
October 30, 2025 at 4:31 AM
May I recommend a podcast called 'When we all get to Heaven" which is about MCC San Francisco, which follows how a gay church got through the AIDS crisis. It includes tape recordings from the church at the time and is incredibly moving.
The absolutely unexpected joy of a night at home when I was expecting to be at a meeting two hours down the coast.
October 28, 2025 at 4:54 AM
The absolutely unexpected joy of a night at home when I was expecting to be at a meeting two hours down the coast.
Chatting to many of my Catlins folk (to cancel a meeting tonight) and they Are doing it really really tough down there right now.
October 27, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Chatting to many of my Catlins folk (to cancel a meeting tonight) and they Are doing it really really tough down there right now.
The Small One is 8 today! The very best of tiny, shiny and generally furious dogs.
October 27, 2025 at 6:07 AM
The Small One is 8 today! The very best of tiny, shiny and generally furious dogs.
I have brought some wood under shelter, cut some kindling and have laid the fire as tomorrow looks cold.
Also, I spent a joyful half hour on the village beach with friends this afternoon and weall felt like we were getting proper sun.
Also, I spent a joyful half hour on the village beach with friends this afternoon and weall felt like we were getting proper sun.
October 26, 2025 at 7:19 AM
I have brought some wood under shelter, cut some kindling and have laid the fire as tomorrow looks cold.
Also, I spent a joyful half hour on the village beach with friends this afternoon and weall felt like we were getting proper sun.
Also, I spent a joyful half hour on the village beach with friends this afternoon and weall felt like we were getting proper sun.
A bunch of small children in party outfits are being dropped off somewhere nearby. Much, mostly pink and sparkly, excitement.
October 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
A bunch of small children in party outfits are being dropped off somewhere nearby. Much, mostly pink and sparkly, excitement.
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This is impeccable thespinoff.co.nz/society/25-1...
Bumble fumbles: A brutally honest anthology of modern dating
'I am of the generation of wāhine who were seen as manic pixie dream girls, only to discover we aren’t quirky, we are autistic.'
thespinoff.co.nz
October 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This is impeccable thespinoff.co.nz/society/25-1...