Larre Bildeston
@larreau.bsky.social
Writer, artist, parent, carer. Autistic and acespec. Australia via Aotearoa, (soft) atheist. Agender. Pronouns: I want to say “any” since I’m collecting A words. (they/them actually).
Wow. That’s a lot of storm.
November 14, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Wow. That’s a lot of storm.
There is truly no limit to the number of ways companies will just make up their own ways of listing gender options.
November 9, 2025 at 12:53 AM
There is truly no limit to the number of ways companies will just make up their own ways of listing gender options.
The look on this woman's face
November 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The look on this woman's face
I may not be smarter than a parrot.
But I have more thumbs than a parrot.
I have more technology at my disposal than a parrot.
I have more time on my hands than a parrot.
But I have more thumbs than a parrot.
I have more technology at my disposal than a parrot.
I have more time on my hands than a parrot.
November 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
I may not be smarter than a parrot.
But I have more thumbs than a parrot.
I have more technology at my disposal than a parrot.
I have more time on my hands than a parrot.
But I have more thumbs than a parrot.
I have more technology at my disposal than a parrot.
I have more time on my hands than a parrot.
The thing is you see, “bananas in sleepwear” still works because instead of pyjamas rhyming with bananas, sleepwear rhymes with “coming down the STAIRS”.
October 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The thing is you see, “bananas in sleepwear” still works because instead of pyjamas rhyming with bananas, sleepwear rhymes with “coming down the STAIRS”.
This is starting to feel like an unboxing thread
But
I bought “light cotton cuffed pants” and it only says “sleepwear” on the tag.
I’m told my regular pants look like jimjams anyway.
Have had “Bananas in sleepwear” on repeat in my head all dam day for reasons. Was trying to prove it DOESNT rhyme
But
I bought “light cotton cuffed pants” and it only says “sleepwear” on the tag.
I’m told my regular pants look like jimjams anyway.
Have had “Bananas in sleepwear” on repeat in my head all dam day for reasons. Was trying to prove it DOESNT rhyme
October 28, 2025 at 8:31 AM
This is starting to feel like an unboxing thread
But
I bought “light cotton cuffed pants” and it only says “sleepwear” on the tag.
I’m told my regular pants look like jimjams anyway.
Have had “Bananas in sleepwear” on repeat in my head all dam day for reasons. Was trying to prove it DOESNT rhyme
But
I bought “light cotton cuffed pants” and it only says “sleepwear” on the tag.
I’m told my regular pants look like jimjams anyway.
Have had “Bananas in sleepwear” on repeat in my head all dam day for reasons. Was trying to prove it DOESNT rhyme
Also, thanks to the eshays I guess, even the basic trackie daks have anti theft tags on them & though I got these online the packer forgot to remove it.
What should I do. I live in a small town. Do I take them to the Kmart Hub & ask them to take it off even though I’ll set off the beeper going in?
What should I do. I live in a small town. Do I take them to the Kmart Hub & ask them to take it off even though I’ll set off the beeper going in?
October 28, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Also, thanks to the eshays I guess, even the basic trackie daks have anti theft tags on them & though I got these online the packer forgot to remove it.
What should I do. I live in a small town. Do I take them to the Kmart Hub & ask them to take it off even though I’ll set off the beeper going in?
What should I do. I live in a small town. Do I take them to the Kmart Hub & ask them to take it off even though I’ll set off the beeper going in?
I’m sick of being a pair of tongs short of a BBQ. But now they’re here, I’m wondering if there really is such a thing as too many tongs. These will be added to the three pairs of tongs we already have.
October 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I’m sick of being a pair of tongs short of a BBQ. But now they’re here, I’m wondering if there really is such a thing as too many tongs. These will be added to the three pairs of tongs we already have.
Coming from AoNZ I definitely have woollen socks, they are warmer but tend to be a bit scratchy for me unless you get the real expensive ones.
Here in Aus at least “Sherpa” products are in. I bought Sherpa socks from Kmart which are every bit as warm as wool socks but heaps cheaper and also softer.
Here in Aus at least “Sherpa” products are in. I bought Sherpa socks from Kmart which are every bit as warm as wool socks but heaps cheaper and also softer.
October 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Coming from AoNZ I definitely have woollen socks, they are warmer but tend to be a bit scratchy for me unless you get the real expensive ones.
Here in Aus at least “Sherpa” products are in. I bought Sherpa socks from Kmart which are every bit as warm as wool socks but heaps cheaper and also softer.
Here in Aus at least “Sherpa” products are in. I bought Sherpa socks from Kmart which are every bit as warm as wool socks but heaps cheaper and also softer.
This does a great job. Ideally you’d have two separate pockets for each foot though because I don’t like to sit at my desk with my feet so close together like that.
Also yes, I’m also sick of having cold extremities all the time. Moving to Australia only fixed me over summer (which is too damn hot)
Also yes, I’m also sick of having cold extremities all the time. Moving to Australia only fixed me over summer (which is too damn hot)
October 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This does a great job. Ideally you’d have two separate pockets for each foot though because I don’t like to sit at my desk with my feet so close together like that.
Also yes, I’m also sick of having cold extremities all the time. Moving to Australia only fixed me over summer (which is too damn hot)
Also yes, I’m also sick of having cold extremities all the time. Moving to Australia only fixed me over summer (which is too damn hot)
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
October 21, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
October 20, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
Coming around the bend I thought that black thing was a crouching lynx. It gave me a fright, especially since we don’t have lynxes in Australia.
October 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Coming around the bend I thought that black thing was a crouching lynx. It gave me a fright, especially since we don’t have lynxes in Australia.
I put this guy through the washing machine and considered the result a great success. But now when the dog squeaks him, it sounds like a wet fart.
October 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I put this guy through the washing machine and considered the result a great success. But now when the dog squeaks him, it sounds like a wet fart.
FYI I did not give him a bowl cut mullet. I don't have the right gear (or any experience to speak of) so the fade isn't as good as I'd like, but he no longer looks like Anton Chigurh, which is what you look like when that popular short back and sides style grows out.
October 16, 2025 at 3:11 AM
FYI I did not give him a bowl cut mullet. I don't have the right gear (or any experience to speak of) so the fade isn't as good as I'd like, but he no longer looks like Anton Chigurh, which is what you look like when that popular short back and sides style grows out.
I'd pretty much come to the conclusion I'll have to cut my son's hair myself (for many reasons). I've watched heaps of YouTube tutorials but have been putting it off.
Then yesterday on my walk I passed some teen boys with this haircut. They gave me the confidence I need to just give it a go.
Then yesterday on my walk I passed some teen boys with this haircut. They gave me the confidence I need to just give it a go.
October 16, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I'd pretty much come to the conclusion I'll have to cut my son's hair myself (for many reasons). I've watched heaps of YouTube tutorials but have been putting it off.
Then yesterday on my walk I passed some teen boys with this haircut. They gave me the confidence I need to just give it a go.
Then yesterday on my walk I passed some teen boys with this haircut. They gave me the confidence I need to just give it a go.
The rural Australian Madame Tussauds.
October 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The rural Australian Madame Tussauds.
In good news, the supermarket was out of classic Chupa Chups I guess, and a classic pack of 25 was replaced with two packets of 35 "Flat Faces" which I've never bought before because they creep me out.
But the wrappers are waay easier to get off, and you get more of them. So I'm converted.
But the wrappers are waay easier to get off, and you get more of them. So I'm converted.
October 9, 2025 at 4:04 AM
In good news, the supermarket was out of classic Chupa Chups I guess, and a classic pack of 25 was replaced with two packets of 35 "Flat Faces" which I've never bought before because they creep me out.
But the wrappers are waay easier to get off, and you get more of them. So I'm converted.
But the wrappers are waay easier to get off, and you get more of them. So I'm converted.
From the memoir I Heard Her Call My Name by Lucy Sante, writing about her gender transition.
(I’m listening to the audiobook, read by the author.)
www.penguin.com.au/books/i-hear...
(I’m listening to the audiobook, read by the author.)
www.penguin.com.au/books/i-hear...
October 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
From the memoir I Heard Her Call My Name by Lucy Sante, writing about her gender transition.
(I’m listening to the audiobook, read by the author.)
www.penguin.com.au/books/i-hear...
(I’m listening to the audiobook, read by the author.)
www.penguin.com.au/books/i-hear...
There’s nothing like seeing a distant kangaroo in the mist to make me feel the age of the landscape.
October 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
There’s nothing like seeing a distant kangaroo in the mist to make me feel the age of the landscape.
Early morning walk
October 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Early morning walk
The alpacas haven’t seen us doing morning walks since DST ended last year.
October 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The alpacas haven’t seen us doing morning walks since DST ended last year.
Pic or it didn’t happen, so sharing it before I smash it.
October 2, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Pic or it didn’t happen, so sharing it before I smash it.
They all came online at ten past three this morning so we missed the seven minute oily fruit window.
September 17, 2025 at 1:05 AM
They all came online at ten past three this morning so we missed the seven minute oily fruit window.