Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words
@miketorkelson.bsky.social
Tester. Agilist. Writer.
I'm new here - I used to have separate IT & writing accounts. Trying to merge them.
I do #testing & "software stuff" as TestSheepNZ,
I do #booksky as Meike Torkelson. You've probably guessed that I have an identify crisis.
I'm new here - I used to have separate IT & writing accounts. Trying to merge them.
I do #testing & "software stuff" as TestSheepNZ,
I do #booksky as Meike Torkelson. You've probably guessed that I have an identify crisis.
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Not sure if it's just me, but in joining a Blue Sky, I'm really thinking really hard about what I want to get out of this platform.
For me, I don't think it's just wanting a 'copy & paste' of the good-old-days of Twitter.
For me, I don't think it's just wanting a 'copy & paste' of the good-old-days of Twitter.
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Let me just say... "nope" 😅
October 30, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Let me just say... "nope" 😅
Saw today and thought of you @diannalgunn.bsky.social
August 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Saw today and thought of you @diannalgunn.bsky.social
Three weeks ago I bought a branch new, posh pen to journal alp my mental and emotional problems.
Today I ran out of ink. 😅
Today I ran out of ink. 😅
July 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Three weeks ago I bought a branch new, posh pen to journal alp my mental and emotional problems.
Today I ran out of ink. 😅
Today I ran out of ink. 😅
I helped at a Buddhist meditation event today. The neighbour's cat came to say hello... and basically was a constant figure in my meditations... 😅
July 12, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I helped at a Buddhist meditation event today. The neighbour's cat came to say hello... and basically was a constant figure in my meditations... 😅
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Today is a great day!
The first article I ever wrote has been published in a professional magazine. "Software #accessibility includes #gender diversity" can be read in the "Testing Experience" magazine.
You can download it here: www.testingexperience.media (email address must be supplied) (1/2)
The first article I ever wrote has been published in a professional magazine. "Software #accessibility includes #gender diversity" can be read in the "Testing Experience" magazine.
You can download it here: www.testingexperience.media (email address must be supplied) (1/2)
Home | Testing Experience
www.testingexperience.media
July 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Today is a great day!
The first article I ever wrote has been published in a professional magazine. "Software #accessibility includes #gender diversity" can be read in the "Testing Experience" magazine.
You can download it here: www.testingexperience.media (email address must be supplied) (1/2)
The first article I ever wrote has been published in a professional magazine. "Software #accessibility includes #gender diversity" can be read in the "Testing Experience" magazine.
You can download it here: www.testingexperience.media (email address must be supplied) (1/2)
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“.. traffic has dropped by only a single percentage point as a result of leaving Twitter ..”
@niemanreports.org #Hellsite
niemanreports.org/npr-twitter-...
@niemanreports.org #Hellsite
niemanreports.org/npr-twitter-...
July 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
“.. traffic has dropped by only a single percentage point as a result of leaving Twitter ..”
@niemanreports.org #Hellsite
niemanreports.org/npr-twitter-...
@niemanreports.org #Hellsite
niemanreports.org/npr-twitter-...
I think it's safe to say that the jobs market is severely turbulent in Wellington right now.
Two weeks ago, I started a contract on Tuesday. Wished coworkers well on Fri and "see you Monday".
Got home to an email that my contract was canceled.
Two weeks ago, I started a contract on Tuesday. Wished coworkers well on Fri and "see you Monday".
Got home to an email that my contract was canceled.
July 7, 2025 at 7:02 AM
I think it's safe to say that the jobs market is severely turbulent in Wellington right now.
Two weeks ago, I started a contract on Tuesday. Wished coworkers well on Fri and "see you Monday".
Got home to an email that my contract was canceled.
Two weeks ago, I started a contract on Tuesday. Wished coworkers well on Fri and "see you Monday".
Got home to an email that my contract was canceled.
If you're a fan of classic sci-fi comic strips like Eagle/Doomlord, you need to check out my friend's Kickstarter for The Chefs Of Death.
The proceeds of this will go to UK charity Crisis, so it's all for a good cause.
Please retweet and support if you can. 💜
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ale...
The proceeds of this will go to UK charity Crisis, so it's all for a good cause.
Please retweet and support if you can. 💜
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ale...
The Chefs Of Death Issues 1, 2 and 3
The third and final issue of this 1980's inspired comic has now been produced.
www.kickstarter.com
June 17, 2025 at 3:40 AM
If you're a fan of classic sci-fi comic strips like Eagle/Doomlord, you need to check out my friend's Kickstarter for The Chefs Of Death.
The proceeds of this will go to UK charity Crisis, so it's all for a good cause.
Please retweet and support if you can. 💜
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ale...
The proceeds of this will go to UK charity Crisis, so it's all for a good cause.
Please retweet and support if you can. 💜
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ale...
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Picard management tip: If you only play to your strengths you may look competent but ultimately you will stagnate. Play to your weaknesses as well. Improve with practice. There is so much more to learn.
June 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Picard management tip: If you only play to your strengths you may look competent but ultimately you will stagnate. Play to your weaknesses as well. Improve with practice. There is so much more to learn.
A lot of hate pieces exploding on the internet right now against boxer Imane Khelif.
Good to find a more restrained news piece explaining...
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trend...
Good to find a more restrained news piece explaining...
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trend...
Is Imane Khelif male or female? It's a little more complicated | - Times of India
Trending News: Imane Khelif, an Olympic champion from Algeria, faces a gender eligibility dispute. The International Boxing Association initially disqualified Khelif
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
June 4, 2025 at 5:23 AM
A lot of hate pieces exploding on the internet right now against boxer Imane Khelif.
Good to find a more restrained news piece explaining...
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trend...
Good to find a more restrained news piece explaining...
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trend...
Well, I became made redundant on Friday. A little stressed about this.
In the way of my people, I feel I'll be using my time to master baking sourdough...
In the way of my people, I feel I'll be using my time to master baking sourdough...
June 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Well, I became made redundant on Friday. A little stressed about this.
In the way of my people, I feel I'll be using my time to master baking sourdough...
In the way of my people, I feel I'll be using my time to master baking sourdough...
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Ursula von der Leyen, "The diary of Anne Frank."
"A painful reminder to Europe to be vigilant and unyielding towards all those who see hatred and want to divide our society"
"Europe knows this path all too well. And never, never again must we embark on this path"
"A painful reminder to Europe to be vigilant and unyielding towards all those who see hatred and want to divide our society"
"Europe knows this path all too well. And never, never again must we embark on this path"
May 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Ursula von der Leyen, "The diary of Anne Frank."
"A painful reminder to Europe to be vigilant and unyielding towards all those who see hatred and want to divide our society"
"Europe knows this path all too well. And never, never again must we embark on this path"
"A painful reminder to Europe to be vigilant and unyielding towards all those who see hatred and want to divide our society"
"Europe knows this path all too well. And never, never again must we embark on this path"
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AgileTD After Work Online
The #AgileTD team spoke with @chrissbaumann.bsky.social, @lisihocke.bsky.social & Rahul Verma about the 2025 program!
🔍 Behind-the-scenes insights
✨ Memorable moments
🌟 What’s coming next at AgileTD
More info: agiletestingdays.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pgy...
The #AgileTD team spoke with @chrissbaumann.bsky.social, @lisihocke.bsky.social & Rahul Verma about the 2025 program!
🔍 Behind-the-scenes insights
✨ Memorable moments
🌟 What’s coming next at AgileTD
More info: agiletestingdays.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pgy...
AgileTD After Work – 2025 Program Launch
YouTube video by Agile Testing Days
www.youtube.com
May 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
AgileTD After Work Online
The #AgileTD team spoke with @chrissbaumann.bsky.social, @lisihocke.bsky.social & Rahul Verma about the 2025 program!
🔍 Behind-the-scenes insights
✨ Memorable moments
🌟 What’s coming next at AgileTD
More info: agiletestingdays.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pgy...
The #AgileTD team spoke with @chrissbaumann.bsky.social, @lisihocke.bsky.social & Rahul Verma about the 2025 program!
🔍 Behind-the-scenes insights
✨ Memorable moments
🌟 What’s coming next at AgileTD
More info: agiletestingdays.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pgy...
Having a tough time of it - I'm due to be made redundant in June, and applying for new roles.
Twice now, I've been selected, only for the role to be withdrawn. C'mon, universe, there are only so many times I can get back up... 💔
Twice now, I've been selected, only for the role to be withdrawn. C'mon, universe, there are only so many times I can get back up... 💔
May 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Having a tough time of it - I'm due to be made redundant in June, and applying for new roles.
Twice now, I've been selected, only for the role to be withdrawn. C'mon, universe, there are only so many times I can get back up... 💔
Twice now, I've been selected, only for the role to be withdrawn. C'mon, universe, there are only so many times I can get back up... 💔
Winner of the internet today...
April 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Winner of the internet today...
I'm having a phenomenally challenging few weeks. Most likely will need to find a new role soon.
Not a lot of fun. This perked me up a bit...
Not a lot of fun. This perked me up a bit...
April 3, 2025 at 3:48 AM
I'm having a phenomenally challenging few weeks. Most likely will need to find a new role soon.
Not a lot of fun. This perked me up a bit...
Not a lot of fun. This perked me up a bit...
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Amazing news this Pride Month! The case against Wellington’s Rainbow Crossing has failed at the High Court.
Proud to be Mayor of Aotearoa’s rainbow capital 🏳️🌈 #nzpol
Proud to be Mayor of Aotearoa’s rainbow capital 🏳️🌈 #nzpol
March 21, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Amazing news this Pride Month! The case against Wellington’s Rainbow Crossing has failed at the High Court.
Proud to be Mayor of Aotearoa’s rainbow capital 🏳️🌈 #nzpol
Proud to be Mayor of Aotearoa’s rainbow capital 🏳️🌈 #nzpol
Is it me, or is much of America's current government reminiscent of the squabbling between the Skeksis in The Dark Crystals?
I mean, of course the Skeksis would be the part of the Mystics who would end up in charge...
I mean, of course the Skeksis would be the part of the Mystics who would end up in charge...
a close up of a dinosaur 's head with a purple and white mask .
Alt: a close up of a skeksis's head - a Jim Henson creature resembling a giant vulture
media.tenor.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Is it me, or is much of America's current government reminiscent of the squabbling between the Skeksis in The Dark Crystals?
I mean, of course the Skeksis would be the part of the Mystics who would end up in charge...
I mean, of course the Skeksis would be the part of the Mystics who would end up in charge...
Great time at Wellington Pride.
Sadly a counter protest from a hate group. But let's celebrate the good folks, and starve the haters of the attention that's their oxygen.
#loveNotHate
Sadly a counter protest from a hate group. But let's celebrate the good folks, and starve the haters of the attention that's their oxygen.
#loveNotHate
March 8, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Great time at Wellington Pride.
Sadly a counter protest from a hate group. But let's celebrate the good folks, and starve the haters of the attention that's their oxygen.
#loveNotHate
Sadly a counter protest from a hate group. But let's celebrate the good folks, and starve the haters of the attention that's their oxygen.
#loveNotHate
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Canadian friends, I'm with you on this one. FUCK DONALD TRUMP!
Spotted somewhere in Calgary, Canada.
“There is no enemy like a friend betrayed”
“There is no enemy like a friend betrayed”
March 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Canadian friends, I'm with you on this one. FUCK DONALD TRUMP!
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And as per usual @lookitup.baby comes through with help. Gosh they're awesome.
"Hey! Are you gay? Trans? A cis woman who enjoys wearing pants?
You need ssd.eff.org in your life. Like right now"
bsky.app/profile/look...
"Hey! Are you gay? Trans? A cis woman who enjoys wearing pants?
You need ssd.eff.org in your life. Like right now"
bsky.app/profile/look...
March 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
And as per usual @lookitup.baby comes through with help. Gosh they're awesome.
"Hey! Are you gay? Trans? A cis woman who enjoys wearing pants?
You need ssd.eff.org in your life. Like right now"
bsky.app/profile/look...
"Hey! Are you gay? Trans? A cis woman who enjoys wearing pants?
You need ssd.eff.org in your life. Like right now"
bsky.app/profile/look...
@tobeyblaze.bsky.social Good to see you on here! Hope all is well.
March 1, 2025 at 6:37 AM
@tobeyblaze.bsky.social Good to see you on here! Hope all is well.
It was a great workshop event last Saturday at my Les Mills gym.
Great opportunity to connect with old friends and new...
Great opportunity to connect with old friends and new...
February 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
It was a great workshop event last Saturday at my Les Mills gym.
Great opportunity to connect with old friends and new...
Great opportunity to connect with old friends and new...