Karinne
@kaytaysays.bsky.social
I live in a treehouse in inner Sydney where I get to watch fruitbats frolic. I work to improve urban sustainability. I dance in the rain, spend too much on books, I make things, and enjoy rambling conversations.
Just spent 2 weeks in Laos, loving the place.
Also horrified at the legacy of American activities in that country in the 1960s. The Laos call it the "secret war" and it is the most bombed place on the planet.
Then "I was only 19" plays on today's #Hottest100
Maybe we could NOT do that again?
Also horrified at the legacy of American activities in that country in the 1960s. The Laos call it the "secret war" and it is the most bombed place on the planet.
Then "I was only 19" plays on today's #Hottest100
Maybe we could NOT do that again?
July 26, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Just spent 2 weeks in Laos, loving the place.
Also horrified at the legacy of American activities in that country in the 1960s. The Laos call it the "secret war" and it is the most bombed place on the planet.
Then "I was only 19" plays on today's #Hottest100
Maybe we could NOT do that again?
Also horrified at the legacy of American activities in that country in the 1960s. The Laos call it the "secret war" and it is the most bombed place on the planet.
Then "I was only 19" plays on today's #Hottest100
Maybe we could NOT do that again?
F'yeah Hottest 100 of Australian Songs just started on #doublej and it's a cracker!! Trying hard to not mosh out in my local cafe.
Been looking forward to this since they first announced it. Tune in on either #triplej or #doublej (has streaming).
99: Blue Sky Mining - Midnight Oil
Love it!
Been looking forward to this since they first announced it. Tune in on either #triplej or #doublej (has streaming).
99: Blue Sky Mining - Midnight Oil
Love it!
July 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Woo! Fossil gas ban by City of Sydney.
"At a council meeting on Monday evening, the City of Sydney voted to implement a ban on indoor gas appliances such as gas cooktops, ovens, and space heaters in new residential developments."
reneweconomy.com.au/city-of-sydn...
#sydney #climateaction
"At a council meeting on Monday evening, the City of Sydney voted to implement a ban on indoor gas appliances such as gas cooktops, ovens, and space heaters in new residential developments."
reneweconomy.com.au/city-of-sydn...
#sydney #climateaction
City of Sydney to ban gas from new-build homes, despite intense corporate lobbying
The City of Sydney has endorsed a Greens-led proposal to ban gas appliances in new residential developments starting from the end of 2025.
reneweconomy.com.au
June 24, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Woo! Fossil gas ban by City of Sydney.
"At a council meeting on Monday evening, the City of Sydney voted to implement a ban on indoor gas appliances such as gas cooktops, ovens, and space heaters in new residential developments."
reneweconomy.com.au/city-of-sydn...
#sydney #climateaction
"At a council meeting on Monday evening, the City of Sydney voted to implement a ban on indoor gas appliances such as gas cooktops, ovens, and space heaters in new residential developments."
reneweconomy.com.au/city-of-sydn...
#sydney #climateaction
Oh FFS, it's the WMDs all over again. I remember that moment.
How horrified I was when Howard blithely tied us to a US fossil fuel resources grab.
How ashamed I was to travel: I went from a neutral beloved international visitor to part of the warmongering alliance.
How horrified I was when Howard blithely tied us to a US fossil fuel resources grab.
How ashamed I was to travel: I went from a neutral beloved international visitor to part of the warmongering alliance.
June 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Oh FFS, it's the WMDs all over again. I remember that moment.
How horrified I was when Howard blithely tied us to a US fossil fuel resources grab.
How ashamed I was to travel: I went from a neutral beloved international visitor to part of the warmongering alliance.
How horrified I was when Howard blithely tied us to a US fossil fuel resources grab.
How ashamed I was to travel: I went from a neutral beloved international visitor to part of the warmongering alliance.
Last #EarthDay post. If you're Australian and you haven't yet seen the series "The Kimberley" on ABC, then do so.
After 20 years in sustainability programs, I think the main way we will actually change is via love for our place, and respect for all who share it with us. This is a way to learn that
After 20 years in sustainability programs, I think the main way we will actually change is via love for our place, and respect for all who share it with us. This is a way to learn that
ABC's new series The Kimberley is how I want all nature documentaries to be done. It's a love letter to Country, and Mark Coles Smith's affection for all species in that country shines through.
Had a deep chuckle at the mudskipper section in episode two.
iview.abc.net.au/show/kimberley
Had a deep chuckle at the mudskipper section in episode two.
iview.abc.net.au/show/kimberley
The Kimberley
Embark on an incredible journey with award-winning actor Mark Coles Smith as he explores one of Australia's most remote and majestic landscapes.
iview.abc.net.au
June 5, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Last #EarthDay post. If you're Australian and you haven't yet seen the series "The Kimberley" on ABC, then do so.
After 20 years in sustainability programs, I think the main way we will actually change is via love for our place, and respect for all who share it with us. This is a way to learn that
After 20 years in sustainability programs, I think the main way we will actually change is via love for our place, and respect for all who share it with us. This is a way to learn that
This #EarthDay I'm on my way to this: unswcentreforideas.com/event/climat...
Happy to attend my evening remembering that "While no single effort can solve the climate crisis, collective action has the potential to tip the balance.
Hope is not passive. It’s built, fought for and sustained."
Happy to attend my evening remembering that "While no single effort can solve the climate crisis, collective action has the potential to tip the balance.
Hope is not passive. It’s built, fought for and sustained."
Climate Warriors | UNSW Sydney
Time is running out, but collective climate action can still change the future.
unswcentreforideas.com
June 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
This #EarthDay I'm on my way to this: unswcentreforideas.com/event/climat...
Happy to attend my evening remembering that "While no single effort can solve the climate crisis, collective action has the potential to tip the balance.
Hope is not passive. It’s built, fought for and sustained."
Happy to attend my evening remembering that "While no single effort can solve the climate crisis, collective action has the potential to tip the balance.
Hope is not passive. It’s built, fought for and sustained."
If I could change one thing about our current society, it would be to remove the sense we need to always be doing something.
Someone standing at my tram just said "oh, 3 minutes till the next one, that's a long wait. You'd think they'd have more running in peak hour".
Seriously?
Someone standing at my tram just said "oh, 3 minutes till the next one, that's a long wait. You'd think they'd have more running in peak hour".
Seriously?
June 5, 2025 at 7:24 AM
If I could change one thing about our current society, it would be to remove the sense we need to always be doing something.
Someone standing at my tram just said "oh, 3 minutes till the next one, that's a long wait. You'd think they'd have more running in peak hour".
Seriously?
Someone standing at my tram just said "oh, 3 minutes till the next one, that's a long wait. You'd think they'd have more running in peak hour".
Seriously?
Today I'm delighted that it's now normal for my bus to work to be fully electric.
Diesel engines ARE SO LOUD, this is a much nicer way to start the day.
#electrifyeverything #EarthDay
Diesel engines ARE SO LOUD, this is a much nicer way to start the day.
#electrifyeverything #EarthDay
June 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Today I'm delighted that it's now normal for my bus to work to be fully electric.
Diesel engines ARE SO LOUD, this is a much nicer way to start the day.
#electrifyeverything #EarthDay
Diesel engines ARE SO LOUD, this is a much nicer way to start the day.
#electrifyeverything #EarthDay
This is a fascinating angle. Found via an associated Conversation article: theconversation.com/your-smartph...
I'm still loving an anecdote I recently heard, of a tech conference being asked if anyone wanted to live in the world they were creating through addictive smart phone apps. Answer: no.
I'm still loving an anecdote I recently heard, of a tech conference being asked if anyone wanted to live in the world they were creating through addictive smart phone apps. Answer: no.
June 2, 2025 at 8:05 AM
This is a fascinating angle. Found via an associated Conversation article: theconversation.com/your-smartph...
I'm still loving an anecdote I recently heard, of a tech conference being asked if anyone wanted to live in the world they were creating through addictive smart phone apps. Answer: no.
I'm still loving an anecdote I recently heard, of a tech conference being asked if anyone wanted to live in the world they were creating through addictive smart phone apps. Answer: no.
I love urban quirkiness. Like this very large statue of jesus on someone's balcony overlooking a relatively busy intersection in Sydney.
#sydney
#sydney
June 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I love urban quirkiness. Like this very large statue of jesus on someone's balcony overlooking a relatively busy intersection in Sydney.
#sydney
#sydney
ABC's new series The Kimberley is how I want all nature documentaries to be done. It's a love letter to Country, and Mark Coles Smith's affection for all species in that country shines through.
Had a deep chuckle at the mudskipper section in episode two.
iview.abc.net.au/show/kimberley
Had a deep chuckle at the mudskipper section in episode two.
iview.abc.net.au/show/kimberley
The Kimberley
Embark on an incredible journey with award-winning actor Mark Coles Smith as he explores one of Australia's most remote and majestic landscapes.
iview.abc.net.au
May 23, 2025 at 6:22 AM
ABC's new series The Kimberley is how I want all nature documentaries to be done. It's a love letter to Country, and Mark Coles Smith's affection for all species in that country shines through.
Had a deep chuckle at the mudskipper section in episode two.
iview.abc.net.au/show/kimberley
Had a deep chuckle at the mudskipper section in episode two.
iview.abc.net.au/show/kimberley
@nugby.bsky.social when you are interested in this space, then i can recommend bsky.app/profile/geor...
One of the most delightful amounts I've come across
One of the most delightful amounts I've come across
bsky.app
May 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
@nugby.bsky.social when you are interested in this space, then i can recommend bsky.app/profile/geor...
One of the most delightful amounts I've come across
One of the most delightful amounts I've come across
This is the best analysis I've yet seen of what the Australian election results mean. In summary: Who cares what the Liberal party thinks about [issue], they're out of power for at least 6 years. Let's talk about how to get the fairer society we want.
www.youtube.com/live/woXgovt...
#auspol
www.youtube.com/live/woXgovt...
#auspol
What Just Happened? Federal Election Review | Politics in the Pub
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
www.youtube.com
May 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
This is the best analysis I've yet seen of what the Australian election results mean. In summary: Who cares what the Liberal party thinks about [issue], they're out of power for at least 6 years. Let's talk about how to get the fairer society we want.
www.youtube.com/live/woXgovt...
#auspol
www.youtube.com/live/woXgovt...
#auspol
My fave videos from the election season were both "how to vote" ones. As in literally, here's how voting works and how you can decide.
Honest How To Vote Ad by The Juice Media had me giggling in delight
youtu.be/zXHq04W0kBs?...
So satisfying to use our system and put my shittest party last #auspol
Honest How To Vote Ad by The Juice Media had me giggling in delight
youtu.be/zXHq04W0kBs?...
So satisfying to use our system and put my shittest party last #auspol
Honest How To Vote Ad | 2025 Edition
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
youtu.be
May 3, 2025 at 8:26 AM
My fave videos from the election season were both "how to vote" ones. As in literally, here's how voting works and how you can decide.
Honest How To Vote Ad by The Juice Media had me giggling in delight
youtu.be/zXHq04W0kBs?...
So satisfying to use our system and put my shittest party last #auspol
Honest How To Vote Ad by The Juice Media had me giggling in delight
youtu.be/zXHq04W0kBs?...
So satisfying to use our system and put my shittest party last #auspol
Voted in Australian election, and my main thought is "I don't need to see the endless yellow party ads anymore!"
Seriously, promising me fast trains and free education feels like the university clubs that promise free beer. I want those things, but a loony minor party isn't going to deliver.
Seriously, promising me fast trains and free education feels like the university clubs that promise free beer. I want those things, but a loony minor party isn't going to deliver.
May 3, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Voted in Australian election, and my main thought is "I don't need to see the endless yellow party ads anymore!"
Seriously, promising me fast trains and free education feels like the university clubs that promise free beer. I want those things, but a loony minor party isn't going to deliver.
Seriously, promising me fast trains and free education feels like the university clubs that promise free beer. I want those things, but a loony minor party isn't going to deliver.
Hanging out in Pemberton, WA for a couple of days. Got to say I'm enchanted. Delightful little town, has a tram ride through a forest, a naturally fed community swimming pool, and is an urban forager's delight.
I could make some decent side dishes from the various plants I'm finding in abundance.
I could make some decent side dishes from the various plants I'm finding in abundance.
April 23, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Hanging out in Pemberton, WA for a couple of days. Got to say I'm enchanted. Delightful little town, has a tram ride through a forest, a naturally fed community swimming pool, and is an urban forager's delight.
I could make some decent side dishes from the various plants I'm finding in abundance.
I could make some decent side dishes from the various plants I'm finding in abundance.
Last year I discovered I often share lunch with a co-creator of a queer, climate change, science fiction religion, and we hadn't talked about it until I randomly looked at an event on an art gallery site! CREATION was/is beautiful, unexpected, joyful and cathartic.
iview.abc.net.au/show/compass...
iview.abc.net.au/show/compass...
Compass: Series 39 Creation - A New Religion
A new secular religion is sweeping urban Sydney. Bringing together many who feel marginalised or rejected by mainstream religion, Creation is a queer science fiction climate change religion. With gues...
iview.abc.net.au
April 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Last year I discovered I often share lunch with a co-creator of a queer, climate change, science fiction religion, and we hadn't talked about it until I randomly looked at an event on an art gallery site! CREATION was/is beautiful, unexpected, joyful and cathartic.
iview.abc.net.au/show/compass...
iview.abc.net.au/show/compass...
Today's surprise mood: They Might Be Giants.
Who doesn't need a Birdhouse in their Soul? And how cool is Dr Worm as a musician? Not yet at the showdown between Particle Man and Triangle Man
Who doesn't need a Birdhouse in their Soul? And how cool is Dr Worm as a musician? Not yet at the showdown between Particle Man and Triangle Man
March 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Today's surprise mood: They Might Be Giants.
Who doesn't need a Birdhouse in their Soul? And how cool is Dr Worm as a musician? Not yet at the showdown between Particle Man and Triangle Man
Who doesn't need a Birdhouse in their Soul? And how cool is Dr Worm as a musician? Not yet at the showdown between Particle Man and Triangle Man
A good friend and my lock down buddy has an article on her thesis in The Conversation. It's a lovely piece on women's history & material culture.
Lockdown is relevant as she was doing some of the analysis in our small Marrickville apartment. Fascinating to see how dried foods were identified.
Lockdown is relevant as she was doing some of the analysis in our small Marrickville apartment. Fascinating to see how dried foods were identified.
Read my latest "History under the floorboards: decoding the diets of institutionalised women in 19th century Sydney" 🏺🗃️
History under the floorboards: decoding the diets of institutionalised women in 19th century Sydney
Dried plant materials found under the floorboards of the Hyde Park Barracks show inhabitants were eating a range of fresh fruits, nuts, vegetables and even spices.
theconversation.com
January 22, 2025 at 2:17 AM
A good friend and my lock down buddy has an article on her thesis in The Conversation. It's a lovely piece on women's history & material culture.
Lockdown is relevant as she was doing some of the analysis in our small Marrickville apartment. Fascinating to see how dried foods were identified.
Lockdown is relevant as she was doing some of the analysis in our small Marrickville apartment. Fascinating to see how dried foods were identified.
Reposted by Karinne
Read my latest "History under the floorboards: decoding the diets of institutionalised women in 19th century Sydney" 🏺🗃️
History under the floorboards: decoding the diets of institutionalised women in 19th century Sydney
Dried plant materials found under the floorboards of the Hyde Park Barracks show inhabitants were eating a range of fresh fruits, nuts, vegetables and even spices.
theconversation.com
January 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Read my latest "History under the floorboards: decoding the diets of institutionalised women in 19th century Sydney" 🏺🗃️
Today I found out about the Portsmouth Sinfonia. A symphony for people that are not good musicians, where you are asked to leave if you 'get good' at music.
So much joy that something like this existed. I am here for less polish and doing creative things together.
youtu.be/RzIz4SwNwbM?...
So much joy that something like this existed. I am here for less polish and doing creative things together.
youtu.be/RzIz4SwNwbM?...
PORTSMOUTH SINFONIA: WILLIAM TELL OVERTURE
YouTube video by John Reeves
youtu.be
January 19, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Today I found out about the Portsmouth Sinfonia. A symphony for people that are not good musicians, where you are asked to leave if you 'get good' at music.
So much joy that something like this existed. I am here for less polish and doing creative things together.
youtu.be/RzIz4SwNwbM?...
So much joy that something like this existed. I am here for less polish and doing creative things together.
youtu.be/RzIz4SwNwbM?...
Today's unexpected delight: listening to the first broadcast of 2JJ from 1975. The radio station that became triplej and was a core part of my musical landscape.
Playing on DoubleJ www.abc.net.au/listen/doublej
Can recommend if you are a musicphile or social historian at all
#doublej #ausmusic
Playing on DoubleJ www.abc.net.au/listen/doublej
Can recommend if you are a musicphile or social historian at all
#doublej #ausmusic
Double J
Music from your past, present and future.
www.abc.net.au
January 19, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Today's unexpected delight: listening to the first broadcast of 2JJ from 1975. The radio station that became triplej and was a core part of my musical landscape.
Playing on DoubleJ www.abc.net.au/listen/doublej
Can recommend if you are a musicphile or social historian at all
#doublej #ausmusic
Playing on DoubleJ www.abc.net.au/listen/doublej
Can recommend if you are a musicphile or social historian at all
#doublej #ausmusic
Tracing my next pattern. This time from a Japanese designer's pattern sheet the Basic Black book by Sato Watanabe. Who needs pattern weights when you have small cans around the house? #sewing
January 18, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Tracing my next pattern. This time from a Japanese designer's pattern sheet the Basic Black book by Sato Watanabe. Who needs pattern weights when you have small cans around the house? #sewing
Joy is taking four Japanese custard tarts to the first meeting of the year with two of my favorite colleagues.
Delighting in banter on the impossible task of cutting them into thirds (we didn't - halves like sensible people). Giggling at shove-tart-in-face then make an important statement moments.
Delighting in banter on the impossible task of cutting them into thirds (we didn't - halves like sensible people). Giggling at shove-tart-in-face then make an important statement moments.
January 13, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Joy is taking four Japanese custard tarts to the first meeting of the year with two of my favorite colleagues.
Delighting in banter on the impossible task of cutting them into thirds (we didn't - halves like sensible people). Giggling at shove-tart-in-face then make an important statement moments.
Delighting in banter on the impossible task of cutting them into thirds (we didn't - halves like sensible people). Giggling at shove-tart-in-face then make an important statement moments.
My hobby: correcting headlines on our office newspaper. I'm sick of the hyper-politicisation and inherent division created by articles like this that flows into society as a whole.
It's a very small step to a better world. One with less clickbait, less gotcha journalism.
It's a very small step to a better world. One with less clickbait, less gotcha journalism.
January 7, 2025 at 8:03 AM
My hobby: correcting headlines on our office newspaper. I'm sick of the hyper-politicisation and inherent division created by articles like this that flows into society as a whole.
It's a very small step to a better world. One with less clickbait, less gotcha journalism.
It's a very small step to a better world. One with less clickbait, less gotcha journalism.