Rachel Barrowman
@rachelbarrowman.bsky.social
Writer, editor, Aro Valleyan
Everything about him makes me angry. And doubly so because while he's being useless and embarrassing, he's allowing Seymour to run amok.
November 15, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Everything about him makes me angry. And doubly so because while he's being useless and embarrassing, he's allowing Seymour to run amok.
Perhaps he's sulking because we all laughed at his gumboots.
November 15, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Perhaps he's sulking because we all laughed at his gumboots.
Where even is he at the moment, do we know? (I've not been paying much attention.)
November 15, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Where even is he at the moment, do we know? (I've not been paying much attention.)
Yes, I can imagine. Lack of options for my size is not something I have to contend with.
November 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Yes, I can imagine. Lack of options for my size is not something I have to contend with.
To the extent that I 'dress up' to go out, it very often still involves a T-shirt.
November 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
To the extent that I 'dress up' to go out, it very often still involves a T-shirt.
I was about to warn you about the Exclusive Brethrens, but it seems they've moved on.
November 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I was about to warn you about the Exclusive Brethrens, but it seems they've moved on.
That's not how it's being reported on RNZ:
'McKee was seeking a carve out for competitors to access military-style semi-automatic firearms. She's now confirmed she has failed to find coalition support for this and her party will invoke the 'agree to disagree' clause.'
'McKee was seeking a carve out for competitors to access military-style semi-automatic firearms. She's now confirmed she has failed to find coalition support for this and her party will invoke the 'agree to disagree' clause.'
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
That's not how it's being reported on RNZ:
'McKee was seeking a carve out for competitors to access military-style semi-automatic firearms. She's now confirmed she has failed to find coalition support for this and her party will invoke the 'agree to disagree' clause.'
'McKee was seeking a carve out for competitors to access military-style semi-automatic firearms. She's now confirmed she has failed to find coalition support for this and her party will invoke the 'agree to disagree' clause.'
So, I have learned that there was the Star Cinema at 96 Riddiford St (opposite the school), which closed in 1934 and then reopened as the Rivoli, which closed in 1965. (Then became Guy's: wellington.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/2...).
96 Riddiford Street, Newtown
Photographer: Charles J Fearnley (1915-1988) | Location: Newtown | Read the full record details for Photograph: 96 Riddiford Street, Newtown
wellington.recollect.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 2:32 AM
So, I have learned that there was the Star Cinema at 96 Riddiford St (opposite the school), which closed in 1934 and then reopened as the Rivoli, which closed in 1965. (Then became Guy's: wellington.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/2...).
I’ve walked past a couple times since it came down, just didn’t realise it was once a cinema. Must do some sleuthing. (My dad would have been able to tell me, were he still alive.)
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I’ve walked past a couple times since it came down, just didn’t realise it was once a cinema. Must do some sleuthing. (My dad would have been able to tell me, were he still alive.)
There was a cinema there?
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
There was a cinema there?
They could at least have used three 't's.
November 9, 2025 at 7:04 AM
They could at least have used three 't's.
This is not the same thing but I'm reminded of your piece from ten years ago about Google 'storifying' your photos, which seemed so sinister then (and still does); but how far the fuckery has progressed since then.
November 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
This is not the same thing but I'm reminded of your piece from ten years ago about Google 'storifying' your photos, which seemed so sinister then (and still does); but how far the fuckery has progressed since then.
It's why I don't participate. I'm probably being unnecessarily suspicious.
November 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
It's why I don't participate. I'm probably being unnecessarily suspicious.
Can't remember when I last had Yorkshire pudding. Loved it as a child.
November 8, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Can't remember when I last had Yorkshire pudding. Loved it as a child.
But this one is my favourite
November 7, 2025 at 1:59 AM
But this one is my favourite
The Edmonds has you covered:
November 7, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The Edmonds has you covered:
To be fair, Simeon was probably about five then.
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
To be fair, Simeon was probably about five then.
Yeah, it's no fun. And then there's the Glycoprep. But then it's all over!
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Yeah, it's no fun. And then there's the Glycoprep. But then it's all over!
For me it was an almighty thump then some wobbling. (I’m ten floors up.)
November 6, 2025 at 8:17 AM
For me it was an almighty thump then some wobbling. (I’m ten floors up.)
The breeze here is slightly cool but as soon as it drops it feels sticky.
November 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The breeze here is slightly cool but as soon as it drops it feels sticky.