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Mike Riversdale @mikeriversdale.co.nz · 16d
#SecretSantaNZ - me #1

Charities / orgs I love supporting:
- Skylight
- Amnesty International
- Greenpeace
- NZ Geographic magazine

Oooh, a subscription for someone else that can't afford but would love to NZ Geographical magazine would be awesome.
Store | New Zealand Geographic
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A story Stoppard told several times, in several places:
"Years and years ago, there was a production of The Tempest, out of doors, at an Oxford college on a lawn, which was the stage, and the lawn went back towards the lake in the grounds of the college, and the play began in natural light. But as it developed, and as it became time for Ariel to say his farewell to the world of The Tempest, the evening had started to close in and there was some artificial lighting coming on. And as Ariel uttered his last speech, he turned and he ran across the grass, and he got to the edge of the lake and he just kept running across the top of the water — the producer having thoughtfully provided a kind of walkway an inch beneath the water. And you could see and you could hear the plish, plash as he ran away from you across the top of the lake, until the gloom enveloped him and he disappeared from your view. And as he did so, from the further shore, a firework rocket was ignited, and it went whoosh into the air, and high up there it burst into lots of sparks, and all the sparks went out, and he had gone. "When you look up the stage directions, it says, 'Exit Ariel.”
November 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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By the way: 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead", the film, is on YouTube.

You should watch it. In memory of Tom Stoppard.
November 29, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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😔❤️
See Ya Marilyn
I've been blessed with an awesome set of Uncles and Aunts, everything you want from them - fun, guiding, wise, present, full of life and lov...
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November 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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"Feels like a 1950s tourist booklet drawing"

#Cymru #Wales #coast #photography
A wide shot of Penrhyn Bay, North Wales. Modern and traditional houses line the steep grassy slope facing the sea, with a rugged, green limestone headland (the Little Orme) rising dramatically behind them under an overcast sky. A narrow strip of beach meets the calm water in the foreground. [enhanced with editing in Google Photos]
November 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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"Autumn peace before the Christmas Parade"

#Llangollen #river #Cymru #Wales #autumn #photography
A photograph taken in late November of the River Dee flowing through the town of Llangollen, Wales. In the foreground, the river is low, exposing mossy rocks and autumn leaves. On the right bank stands the Llangollen Methodist Church with its tall, Gothic-style spire, nestled among historic town buildings. The opposite bank features white-washed houses and a stone bridge, backed by hills covered in deciduous trees displaying rich autumnal colours under a partly cloudy sky. The church and structures are clearly reflected in the calmer water closest to the viewer.
November 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Those that live lives spreading unthinking reckons will be looked back at as small, petty, and sad silly people.
Well, That's What I Think
WHEN did it become OK to make up shit or to use one, often flimsy, piece of information to base a life of behaviour and reactions upon? WHEN...
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November 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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"November on the pier"

In 2005 and 2025, Llandudno Pier was voted "Pier of the Year" by the members of the National Piers Society.

#Llandudno #pier #BlackAndWhite #photography
Black and white photograph looking down the center of a wide wooden pier towards an octagonal structure at the far end. There are ornate, covered pavilions on either side in the foreground, and decorative white railings line the walkway. A solitary figure stands in the distance.
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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"Tanronnen Inn of Beddgelert"
tan-yr-onnen: under the ash tree

#Cymru #Wales #photography
A quaint, rustic Welsh inn with a stone facade and climbing ivy, named "Tanronnen," stands proudly in Beddgelert village. The inn's sign features the tragic legend of a faithful dog named Gelert who was mistakenly killed by his master, Prince Llywelyn the Great. The warm glow of the rising sun illuminates the scene, highlighting the detailed architecture and the vibrant greenery around the building. A winding road stretches into the distance, with a few cars parked along the side, and a person walking on the pavement. Majestic mountains rise in the background, their peaks bathed in the soft, golden light of dawn. The sky above is a clear, serene blue, adding to the picturesque charm of the rural gogledd Cymru landscape.
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Christ on a bike, these fucking idiots are ruining the country for no other reason than coalition agreements.

VOTE THEM OUT
#nzpol
'It's not impossible': National may campaign on regulatory standards repeal
The National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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"Autumn over the Glaslyn estuary"

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#Cymru #Wales #autumn #photography
A vertical photo captured in soft, diffused light, featuring brilliant orange and yellow deciduous trees in the foreground. They frame a vast, smooth expanse of wet, sand flats or mudflats stretching towards distant, hazy mountains. The sky is a blend of dark storm clouds and bright sunlight breaking through.
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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No, I don't.

#SecretSantaAoNZ
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Kind of linking up to yesterday's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ are you a puzzles, or activity book kind of relaxer?
Getting to Know ya Do you do puzzles? Colouring books? Crossword books? #SecretSantaAoNZ Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white. Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team and the hashtag #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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"Misty Mountain Hop"

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#Cymru #Wales #mist #valley #photography
A misty valley landscape in Wales. The foreground features green fields and rugged stone walls enclosing sheep, leading into a wide expanse of rust-colored moorland and marsh. In the middle distance, a small white farmhouse with a dark roof sits nestled against the base of a steep, grassy mountain slope. The background is dominated by large, imposing hillsides, their peaks obscured by a low-hanging, soft mist or fog. The overall mood is dramatic and rugged.
November 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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One more theme to go, UK (Wales, England, Scotland, guess where), before I have to come up with a whole new set - any ideas?

Let's not rush to the end just yet, here's the final set of Transport photos - quirky ...

#quirky #transport #photography
Quirky Transport
My daily photo theme of Transport comes to an end with quirky after land , sea , and air . Back in July I kicked off the theme approach to a...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Whoever set up a functional gmail style inbox of Epstein's inbox deserves a journalism prize.

jmail.world
Jmail, logged in as [email protected]
You are logged into [email protected], Jeffrey Epstein's email. Sourced from the November 2025 House Oversight Committee data release.
jmail.world
November 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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In today’s Weekend Herald
November 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Mantis shrimp have extraordinary visual capabilities. Humans have 3 types of color-receptive cones (red/green/blue) mantis shrimp have 16, incl for ultraviolet light. This doesn't mean they see more colors; it allows for rapid color diff, crucial in the quick, murky & competitive env they navigate.
November 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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I just know that no other academic conference will ever surpass my WIPCE experience. It’s what my heart, mind and spirit yearns for.

But I think WIPCE 2028 might be right up there, too. If I can get to Waikōloa, Hawai’i!
November 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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rudolph the red wait what reindeer
November 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
A screenshot of a Facebook post where a person named Andy ask the Well now “What the hell is transgender?” The Royal Canadian Air Force account response with “That’s a pretty big question asked in a pretty small way, Andy. ‘Transgender’ putting describes someone whose gender – who they know themselves to be – doesn’t match the sex they were assigned at birth. It’s not new, and it’s certainly not a fad. People have lived this experience for as long as people have existed; we’re just finally talking about it openly. You don’t have to fully understand it right away, most learning takes time, but we can always start from a place of respect. That’s how decent folks handle things they’re still getting used to.”
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Truly, an entire software development sales team in your pocket.
carnage4life.bsky.social Dare Obasanjo @carnage4life.bsky.social · 7d
I think Claude Code has achieved AGI
November 22, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Joy of joys, earlier this year Helen, Olly, and Martin cranked the "Answer Me This!" podcast handle to make a return and have already popped out a load of new episodes.

#questions #answers #podcast
Answer Me This! (AMT) podcast
It's back! The Answer Me This! podcast was, for a very long time, a stalwart of my listening , but back in 2021 Olly , Helen , and Martin ...
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November 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Hey to my #SecretSantaAoNZ I'll be home tomorrow to catch up on questions and maybe do a thread about me.
My media feed probably has hints, I'm a pretty open book of shadows.
And my earlier posts stand, don't stress, have fun.
November 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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For #SecretSantaAoNZ I would like to say that crafted, second-hand etc is wonderful.
If you are struggling, a copy of your favourite book, a poem that moved your soul, or an album that changed your life, I'd love to know the things that mean the most to you.
Remember it is the thought not the $$
November 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Mōrena! Magandang umaga. Good morning.

Have a great day everyone! Don’t let the bastards grind you down!!
A child holding a stick running on the shores of Piha beach on a late afternoon at low tide with Lion Rock on the right mid ground. The blue sky and some clouds are reflected on the sheen on the wet sand.
August 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM