Jeni Little
@chimaeratweet.bsky.social
She who loves to make things and play music. 36 years a teacher. Safer Spaces in Music Education https://saferspaces.nz
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OMFG, this is amazing. A foot-treadled Singer sewing machine hooked to a Hurdy Gurdy with a self-made mute (so he can play notes instead of the steady drone of the typical hurdy gurdy) using a theremin as a flange. I was instantly transported back to the 4th Doctor Who.
December 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
OMFG, this is amazing. A foot-treadled Singer sewing machine hooked to a Hurdy Gurdy with a self-made mute (so he can play notes instead of the steady drone of the typical hurdy gurdy) using a theremin as a flange. I was instantly transported back to the 4th Doctor Who.
Lucky escape - came so close to Whamagedon at Green Bay New World - BUT IT WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL - so I am still alive - there was another music teacher to confirm my status :)
December 18, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Lucky escape - came so close to Whamagedon at Green Bay New World - BUT IT WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL - so I am still alive - there was another music teacher to confirm my status :)
Patiently waiting for my giftee to open - have opened mine and it is so beautiful and the personal effort hand made is really appreciated - thank you - I love all of the things - you nailed it xx SecretSantaAoNz
December 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Patiently waiting for my giftee to open - have opened mine and it is so beautiful and the personal effort hand made is really appreciated - thank you - I love all of the things - you nailed it xx SecretSantaAoNz
#SecretSantaAoNz love that you had to explain what a fountain pen was :) had to explain my pen to students last week :) they called it “old timey”.
December 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
#SecretSantaAoNz love that you had to explain what a fountain pen was :) had to explain my pen to students last week :) they called it “old timey”.
Thank you so much - love the hand made book mark and the little cards :)
December 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Thank you so much - love the hand made book mark and the little cards :)
#SecretSantaAoNz beautiful thoughtful gifts - I super appreciate all of them - #lovelovelove
December 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
#SecretSantaAoNz beautiful thoughtful gifts - I super appreciate all of them - #lovelovelove
Almost stuffed up going too early - thought today was opening day but double checked - not till Weds :) #secretsantaAoNz did not open :)
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Almost stuffed up going too early - thought today was opening day but double checked - not till Weds :) #secretsantaAoNz did not open :)
Last day of school for the year - 38 years a teacher - surely there is a medal for that?
December 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Last day of school for the year - 38 years a teacher - surely there is a medal for that?
My present has been sent and my gift has arrived 🌺 #SecretSantaAoNz
December 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
My present has been sent and my gift has arrived 🌺 #SecretSantaAoNz
SecretSantaAoNz gift all sorted :) very happy and confident that my giftee will enjoy the gifts :) did some sleuthing and paid attention so I knew the preferences.
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
SecretSantaAoNz gift all sorted :) very happy and confident that my giftee will enjoy the gifts :) did some sleuthing and paid attention so I knew the preferences.
#SecretSantaAoNz I love an op shop, recycle/upcycle, repurpose kind of vibe and do this lot myself. Also love kindness and my fave charity is the Aunties :)
November 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
#SecretSantaAoNz I love an op shop, recycle/upcycle, repurpose kind of vibe and do this lot myself. Also love kindness and my fave charity is the Aunties :)
#SecretSantaAoNz curious fact - I LOVE fountain pens and gorgeously bold coloured inks ✒️
November 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
#SecretSantaAoNz curious fact - I LOVE fountain pens and gorgeously bold coloured inks ✒️
#secretsantaAoNz my garden is my happy place - was really into growing veges and still do - but more recently I have been obsessed with growing flowers - they bring much joy.
November 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
#secretsantaAoNz my garden is my happy place - was really into growing veges and still do - but more recently I have been obsessed with growing flowers - they bring much joy.
#secretsantaAoNz can I just say - my match could not have been more perfect 💥✅❤️
November 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
#secretsantaAoNz can I just say - my match could not have been more perfect 💥✅❤️
#SecretsantaAoNz love this time of year - garden is blooming, school finish is in sight. I am looking forward to some crafting time . I love yarn and fabric . I’m all about bold bright and patterns - have an obsession with African wax prints. Lucky to not have any allergies :)
November 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
#SecretsantaAoNz love this time of year - garden is blooming, school finish is in sight. I am looking forward to some crafting time . I love yarn and fabric . I’m all about bold bright and patterns - have an obsession with African wax prints. Lucky to not have any allergies :)
I love flowers :) my garden is a delight!
November 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I love flowers :) my garden is a delight!
Excited to be back on the #secretsanta wagon - it’s been a while. I have received some amazing and thoughtful gifts over the years 💥😊♥️
November 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Excited to be back on the #secretsanta wagon - it’s been a while. I have received some amazing and thoughtful gifts over the years 💥😊♥️
One of the key indicators of the “stink” of this new arts curriculum is that we educators only found out by accident when someone attending the curriculum shitshow took a photo of the slide and shared it.
October 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
One of the key indicators of the “stink” of this new arts curriculum is that we educators only found out by accident when someone attending the curriculum shitshow took a photo of the slide and shared it.
DOWN TOOLS! youtu.be/VwP-5ac51Dw?...
Billy Bragg - There Is Power in a Union (Pride Original Soundtrack Version)
YouTube video by Billy Bragg
youtu.be
October 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
DOWN TOOLS! youtu.be/VwP-5ac51Dw?...
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Fucksake. It's quite clear now that they only looked at this benefit policy as political marketing and took no advice on who it would impact – which includes young people with serious health issues and disabilities. Just feckless and cynical. Shame on them. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Hundreds of teens with a health condition, disability may be cut from Jobseeker benefit
The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19 year olds whose parents earn more than $65,000.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 8, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Fucksake. It's quite clear now that they only looked at this benefit policy as political marketing and took no advice on who it would impact – which includes young people with serious health issues and disabilities. Just feckless and cynical. Shame on them. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Billy Bragg -There Is Power In A Union
YouTube video by Col “Honest Col”
youtu.be
August 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Yup. I don’t know many teachers who have full weekends free from work or full school holidays
A quick fact check: I have a post grad degree and I have been teaching for 38 years. I DO NOT EARN $147,000 per annum - not even close. I do not get 3 months paid leave either - I don’t even get work free weekends. Do not believe the spin from the current govt - it is not true!
August 13, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Yup. I don’t know many teachers who have full weekends free from work or full school holidays
A quick fact check: I have a post grad degree and I have been teaching for 38 years. I DO NOT EARN $147,000 per annum - not even close. I do not get 3 months paid leave either - I don’t even get work free weekends. Do not believe the spin from the current govt - it is not true!
August 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
A quick fact check: I have a post grad degree and I have been teaching for 38 years. I DO NOT EARN $147,000 per annum - not even close. I do not get 3 months paid leave either - I don’t even get work free weekends. Do not believe the spin from the current govt - it is not true!
KNIT exhibition - shop 17 in the Strand Arcade. Proud to have my Stripy Scraps Jumper included - decades of leftover yarn was used to create this jumper - each stripe holds a memory and tells a story.
August 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
KNIT exhibition - shop 17 in the Strand Arcade. Proud to have my Stripy Scraps Jumper included - decades of leftover yarn was used to create this jumper - each stripe holds a memory and tells a story.
I have work in this exhibition :) Stripey Scraps Jumper - made of decades of yarn scraps - each stripe carries a story and a memory.
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August 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I have work in this exhibition :) Stripey Scraps Jumper - made of decades of yarn scraps - each stripe carries a story and a memory.
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