@sgjohnston100.bsky.social
English and Media studies teacher in NZ. Taught for a few years in London. Love reading, and long walks. Big fan of all dogs especially Golden Retrievers.
I think there’s a part of Harris that wants to be like Yuki.
January 4, 2026 at 9:29 AM
I think there’s a part of Harris that wants to be like Yuki.
Yuki is the ultimate host!! Truly outstanding.
December 29, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Yuki is the ultimate host!! Truly outstanding.
It’s a remarkable book and certainly deserved all the accolades. It was my first read once my school term was finished( big summer holiday now in NZ!)
December 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
It’s a remarkable book and certainly deserved all the accolades. It was my first read once my school term was finished( big summer holiday now in NZ!)
Skittles always stays for some extra love. How gorgeous.
December 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Skittles always stays for some extra love. How gorgeous.
Just finished The Art of a Lie yesterday. Fantastic read and loved your evocation of place and characters. What a talented family you all are!!
December 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Just finished The Art of a Lie yesterday. Fantastic read and loved your evocation of place and characters. What a talented family you all are!!
Must have forgotten it was Janday!
December 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Must have forgotten it was Janday!
Jan almost did the shortest visit ever!!
December 17, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Jan almost did the shortest visit ever!!
.. and a lot to say!!
December 15, 2025 at 9:25 AM
.. and a lot to say!!
Lowen sure has a big voice !!
December 15, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Lowen sure has a big voice !!
I saw that you have chronic illness .. must be really tough.. especially in the heat of summer. I’m also a bit messed up with osteoarthritis .. reading is a good way of getting away from it all. I’m not as much of a cricket fan as you but I love watching all the tennis in January!!
December 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
I saw that you have chronic illness .. must be really tough.. especially in the heat of summer. I’m also a bit messed up with osteoarthritis .. reading is a good way of getting away from it all. I’m not as much of a cricket fan as you but I love watching all the tennis in January!!
Wow: very impressive. I’m a teacher on holiday so will probably average 2 per week overall. I have my library stash ready to go and today was the last day of the school year. Wahoo!!
December 9, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Wow: very impressive. I’m a teacher on holiday so will probably average 2 per week overall. I have my library stash ready to go and today was the last day of the school year. Wahoo!!
Wow: that’s generous!!! We only get till 5 January in Auckland .. though potentially can renew after that if no one else is after the same book. Will be interested to hear how many you manage to get read in the next 6 weeks.
December 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Wow: that’s generous!!! We only get till 5 January in Auckland .. though potentially can renew after that if no one else is after the same book. Will be interested to hear how many you manage to get read in the next 6 weeks.
Sooo good!!! Rap absolutely nails Jan and Yuki’s world views.
December 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Sooo good!!! Rap absolutely nails Jan and Yuki’s world views.
Looks like Yuki might have met his equal in the chasing game.. though you are both evenly matched. You need to have a go at the round the tree game in daylight hours.
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Looks like Yuki might have met his equal in the chasing game.. though you are both evenly matched. You need to have a go at the round the tree game in daylight hours.
Poor Jan. I really hope the garden renovations can be completed quickly so he can be free to do his favourite Jan manoeuvres in the park .. and entertain us all!
November 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Poor Jan. I really hope the garden renovations can be completed quickly so he can be free to do his favourite Jan manoeuvres in the park .. and entertain us all!
Great photo of you both.. and great advice Yuki!!
November 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Great photo of you both.. and great advice Yuki!!
Great photo though!!
November 14, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Great photo though!!
Jan looks like he missed the explanation and doesn’t know what to do now. He is a good friend to wait .. uncertainly , though.
November 14, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Jan looks like he missed the explanation and doesn’t know what to do now. He is a good friend to wait .. uncertainly , though.
Good to see such thorough snoopervision of the neighbourhood, Sophie!!
November 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Good to see such thorough snoopervision of the neighbourhood, Sophie!!
These are both gorgeous photos!!
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 AM
These are both gorgeous photos!!
Very noir there Yuki. I think the contrast really brings out your best features.
October 23, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Very noir there Yuki. I think the contrast really brings out your best features.
Walking on the wild side there Jan!!!
October 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Walking on the wild side there Jan!!!
That was an extraordinarily skilled manoeuvre. Jan certainly had no idea what just happened!!
October 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
That was an extraordinarily skilled manoeuvre. Jan certainly had no idea what just happened!!
No worries, Dan. I ended up borrowing from my library. I’m off to a good start. Especially love your fantastic setting descriptions. Other authors can be quite dull with this aspect of their writing but I think this is a real strength for you. Not to mention cracking characters,great storyline…
October 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
No worries, Dan. I ended up borrowing from my library. I’m off to a good start. Especially love your fantastic setting descriptions. Other authors can be quite dull with this aspect of their writing but I think this is a real strength for you. Not to mention cracking characters,great storyline…